adj
sainted
Sainted (adj) means Regarded as holy or saintlike; officially made a saint. Example: “The sainted monk was remembered for his humility.”
adj
1
Regarded as holy or saintlike; officially made a saint.
"Pope John Paul II, of sainted memory, is a candidate for beatification."
"The sainted monk was remembered for his humility."
2
Used affectionately of someone deceased who is being fondly remembered.
"My sainted grandmother would never have allowed such a mess."
How to use sainted
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHoly, saint-like, or (informally) a warm way of referring to a beloved person who has passed away.
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- most sainted
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What does “sainted” mean?
The word “sainted” means regarded as holy or saintlike; officially made a saint. In plain terms, holy, saint-like, or (informally) a warm way of referring to a beloved person who has passed away.
How do you use “sainted” in a sentence?
Here is “sainted” used in a sentence: “The sainted monk was remembered for his humility.”
What part of speech is “sainted”?
“Sainted” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “sainted” have?
“Sainted” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: regarded as holy or saintlike; officially made a saint.
