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 English
saintlyother
=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.

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