saintly

English

Etymology

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

Adjective

saintly (comparative saintlier, superlative saintliest)

1. Like or characteristic of a saint; befitting a holy person; saintlike.

   Sophie led a saintly life.

Synonyms

• holy
• pious
• saintlike

Derived terms

• saintlihood
• saintlily
• saintliness

Anagrams

• antsily, nastily