Definition of SAINTLY

saintly

Adjective Satellite

  • marked by utter benignity; resembling or befitting an angel or saint
    • "a saintly concern for his fellow men"

Adj

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

Adjective

  • Possessing qualities characteristic of a saint; very virtuous.

Examples

  • His saintly patience allowed him to wait for the perfect moment to play his ’Q’.
  • Sophie led a saintly life.

Origin / Etymology

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

Scrabble Score: 10

saintly: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
saintly: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
saintly: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 11

saintly: valid Words With Friends Word