Associations to the word «Saintly»

Wiktionary

SAINTLY, adjective. Like or characteristic of a saint; befitting a holy person; saintlike.

Dictionary definition

SAINTLY, adjective. Marked by utter benignity; resembling or befitting an angel or saint; "angelic beneficence"; "a beatific smile"; "a saintly concern for his fellow men"; "my sainted mother".

Wise words

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