saintlike

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Adjective saintlike has 1 sense

angelic, angelical, beatific, saintlike, saintly, sainted - marked by utter benignity; resembling or befitting an angel or saint; "angelic benificence"; "a beatific smile"; "a saintly concern for his fellow men"; "my sainted mother"
Antonyms: evil, wicked (indirect, via good)

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Saintlike

Adjective:

1. Resembling or characteristic of a saint; exhibiting qualities or traits associated with a saint.

Sample sentence: She dedicated her life to helping others, always displaying saintlike compassion and selflessness.

Adverb:

1. In a manner characteristic of a saint.

Sample sentence: The monk lived saintlike, renouncing all material possessions and devoting himself entirely to prayer.

Noun:

1. A person who possesses qualities or behavior resembling those of a saint.

Sample sentence: Her kindness and generosity made her a true saintlike.