adj
saintly
SAYNT-lee
adj
1
Resembling or befitting a saint; extremely virtuous or patient.
"He showed saintly patience with the difficult customer."
How to Use Saintly
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBehaving in a way that is remarkably good, kind, or patient — like a saint.
Word Forms
saintlier comparative, saintliest superlative
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Etymology
From saint + -ly.