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saintly

UK/ˈseɪntli/ US/ˈseɪntli/ uncommon

adjective

1.

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”
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Origin

From Middle English *saintli (suggested by seyntly (adverb)), equivalent to saint + -ly. Compare saintlike.

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