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saintly

Pronunciation: /ˈseɪntli/

The English word “saintly” has 1 meaning listed here.

adjective

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

Etymology

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

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