SAINTLIKE
Dictionary entry overview: What does saintlike mean? • SAINTLIKE (adjective)
The adjective SAINTLIKE has 1 sense:
1. marked by utter benignity; resembling or befitting an angel or saint
Familiarity information: SAINTLIKE used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
• SAINTLIKE (adjective)
Meaning:
Marked by utter benignity; resembling or befitting an angel or saint
Synonyms:
angelic; sainted; saintlike; saintly; beatific; angelical
Context examples:
angelic beneficence / a beatific smile / a saintly concern for his fellow men / my sainted mother
Similar:
good (morally admirable)
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