sainted

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sainted

My sainted grandmother always had a kind word for everyone.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Regarded as or worthy of being a saint; having the qualities of a saint: Used to describe a person who is considered exceptionally holy, virtuous, or benevolent, often after their death.
    • Venerated or hallowed: Can describe something, such as a memory or a place, that is treated with deep reverence as if sacred.
Examples of Usage
  • Adjective:
    • Everyone in the village spoke of the sainted woman who had devoted her life to helping the poor.
    • He always tried to live up to the memory of his sainted grandfather.
    • The pilgrims traveled to the sainted shrine.
Advanced Usage
  • "My sainted aunt!": An exclamation of surprise, shock, or exasperation, invoking a (real or hypothetical) aunt as a saintly figure for emphasis. It is often used humorously or ironically.
    • My sainted aunt! Look at the mess you've made in the kitchen!
Variants and Related Words
  • Saint (n/v): A person recognized as having an exceptional degree of holiness; to formally recognize someone as a saint.
  • Saintly (adj): Resembling or befitting a saint; very holy or virtuous.
  • Saintliness (n): The quality of being saintly.
  • Beatified (adj): (In the Roman Catholic Church) declared to be in a state of bliss, a step toward sainthood; more broadly, made supremely happy or blessed.
Synonyms
  • Holy: Dedicated to a religious purpose; sacred.
  • Virtuous: Having high moral standards.
  • Angelic: Resembling an angel in purity, beauty, or kindness.
  • Beatific: Showing great happiness and peace, often in a saintly way.
  • Revered: Regarded with deep respect and admiration.
Idioms and Fixed Phrases
  • To have the patience of a saint: To have an extraordinary amount of patience.
    • You need the patience of a saint to work with young children all day.
  • (On) All Saints' Day: A Christian festival in honor of all saints, celebrated on November 1st.
sainted

My sainted grandmother always had a kind word for everyone.

Adjective
  1. marked by utter benignity; resembling or befitting an angel or saint
    • angelic beneficence
    • a beatific smile
    • a saintly concern for his fellow men
    • my sainted mother

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