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saintly
adjective saint·ly \ˈsānt-lē\
: like a saint : very good and kind
saint·li·ersaint·li·est
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First Known Use of SAINTLY
1534
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saintly
adjective saint·ly \ˈsānt-lē\
Definition of SAINTLY for Kids
: like a saint or like that of a saint <a saintly deed>
— saint·li·ness noun
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