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saintly

 

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Adjective saintly has 1 sense
  1. 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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Saintly

Definition:

Adjective

1. Possessing or exhibiting the qualities and virtues associated with a saint.

2. Extremely virtuous or morally upright.

3. Revered or venerated as if holy or sacred.

Examples:

1. She lived a saintly life, always helping those in need.

2. Despite facing hardships, the saintly woman never lost her faith.

3. His saintly kindness and compassion touched the hearts of all who knew him.

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