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saintly

UK
/ˈseɪntli/
US
/ˈseɪntli/

Translations

saintlyadjective
saintlier
Comp.
saintliest
Super.
UK
/ˈseɪntli/
US
/ˈseɪntli/
saintSens religieux : qui a rapport à un saint ou aux saints.
The cathedral is famous for its collection of saintly relics.
La cathédrale est célèbre pour sa collection de reliques saintes.
vertueuxQualifie une personne d’une bonté, d’une patience ou d’un dévouement exceptionnels.
Her saintly patience with the children was admired by everyone in the community.
Sa patience vertueuse avec les enfants était admirée par tout le monde dans la communauté.
Additional translations
angéliquePlus littéraire ; met l’accent sur une bonté ou une douceur exceptionnelles.
Synonyms
holy
pious
devout
righteous
virtuous
angelic
godly
sacred
Antonyms
unholy
wicked
sinful
saintlyadverb
UK
/ˈseɪnt.li/
US
/ˈseɪnt.li/
Rare, informal use meaning 'in a saint-like manner'.
saintementAdverbe littéraire : avec une patience, une bonté ou une piété remarquables.
He accepted the hardship saintly, without complaint.
Il a accepté l'épreuve saintement, sans se plaindre.
Synonyms
piously
devoutly
reverently
holily
saintlily
angelically
beatifically
righteously

Definitions

saintlyadjective
Exhibiting qualities associated with a saint, such as virtue, holiness, or benevolence.
Her saintly patience with the children was admired by everyone in the community.
Resembling or characteristic of a saint; exceptionally kind, patient, or selfless.
He was known for his saintly demeanor, always ready to help those in need without expecting anything in return.
Of or relating to a saint or saints.
The cathedral is famous for its collection of saintly relics.
saintlyadverb
In a manner befitting a saint; with great holiness, patience, or benevolence.
He accepted the hardship saintly, without complaint.
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