adjective
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canonized
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like a saint in character or nature
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hallowed or holy
Other Word Forms
- unsainted adjective
Etymology
Origin of sainted
Example Sentences
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The sainted man kindly directed my husband to a urinal and then escorted him outside, handing me his clothing with sympathy and obvious relief.
From Los Angeles Times
And I was very lucky and I met my exceptionally sainted husband David… and he rescued me, really.
From BBC
Walking a previous dog — the sainted Charlie — I once saw a beaver here.
From Washington Post
No. 1 is sainted Alex Smith, back from 17 surgeries on one leg, showing poise, leadership and the ability to manage games while posting a 4-1 record in his starts.
From Washington Post
The devout might take it as proof of divinity: A Portuguese bishop declared the visions “worthy of belief”; some involved were sainted.
From Los Angeles Times
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