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saintly

adjective saint·ly \ˈsānt-lē\

: like a saint : very good and kind

saint·li·ersaint·li·est

Full Definition of SAINTLY

: relating to, resembling, or befitting a saint : holy

— saint·li·ness noun

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First Known Use of SAINTLY

1534

Related to SAINTLY

Synonyms: devout, godly, pious, religious, sainted, holy

Antonyms: antireligious, faithless, godless, impious, irreligious, ungodly, unholy

Rhymes with SAINTLY

faintly, quaintly

SAINTLY Defined for Kids

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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