ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Sainted

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech verb

Quick meaning: Sainted is a verb meaning simple past and past participle of saint.

Meaning

simple past and past participle of saint.

More Meanings

  1. Made a saint; saint-like, reverenced.
  2. Used to mark a beloved person mentioned in conversation as being deceased.
  3. Pious, saintly.
  4. Much admired.

Example Sentences

My sainted mother never had an evening dress.
Pope John Paul II, of sainted memory, is a candidate for beatification.

Synonyms for sainted

Depending on context, synonyms include blessed, holy, late, devoutful, godfearing, godly.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include saintly, angelical, angelic, good, beatific, holy.

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