sainted en · ADJ
Meanings
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Made a saint; saint-like, reverenced.
Pope John Paul II, of sainted memory, is a candidate for beatification.
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Used to mark a beloved person mentioned in conversation as being deceased.
My sainted mother never had an evening dress.
- Pious, saintly.
- Much admired.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more sainted | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most sainted | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |
Deriveds
my sainted uncle · my sainted aunt
Synonyms
frum · sainted · observant · piteous · religionary · devoutful · late lamented · godly · devoutful · heavenly-minded · pious · illustrious · of blessed memory · godly · prestigeful · godfearing · practicing · inward · sanctimonious · Allah-fearing · godfearing · devout · blessed · holy · late