saintly

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective marked by utter benignity; resembling or befitting an angel or saint

Etymology

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

In classic literature

Synonyms

angelic, angelical, beatific, saintlike, sainted

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