saintly
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Adj — Resembling or befitting a saint; extremely virtuous or patient.
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Etymology
From saint + -ly.
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What does “saintly” mean?
The word “saintly” means resembling or befitting a saint; extremely virtuous or patient. In plain terms, behaving in a way that is remarkably good, kind, or patient — like a saint.
How do you pronounce “saintly”?
“Saintly” is pronounced SAYNT-lee (/ˈseɪntli/ in IPA).
How do you use “saintly” in a sentence?
Here is “saintly” used in a sentence: “He showed saintly patience with the difficult customer.”
What part of speech is “saintly”?
“Saintly” is an adjective.