saintly
UK/'seintli/US
GREB1
Definitions
adj.
Having the qualities of a saint; very holy, pure, or virtuous.
圣洁的，品德高尚的
Root Breakdown
Native Englishsaintlyother
=saintly
Common Collocations
- 1.saintly patience圣人般的耐心
- 2.saintly figure圣洁的人物
- 3.[saintly manner]高尚的举止
- 4.saintly life圣洁的生活
Example Sentences
- 1.
Her saintly patience with difficult students earned her great respect.
- 2.
Despite his saintly reputation, he was still a very approachable and humble man.