saintly

[US]/'seɪntlɪ/
[UK]/'sentli/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. ressemblant à un saint; extrêmement pur et vertueux; sacré.
Word Forms
Superlatifsaintliest
Comparatifsaintlier

Phrases & Collocations

saintly behavior

comportement exemplaire

saintly aura

aura de sainteté

saintly image

image de sainteté

saintly figure

figure de sainteté

saintly presence

présence de sainteté

Example Sentences

her saintly demeanor inspired those around her

son comportement saint inspirait ceux qui l'entouraient

he was known for his saintly patience

il était connu pour sa patience sainte

the nun's saintly devotion to charity

la dévotion sainte de la nonne à l'œuvre caritative

a saintly figure in the community

une figure sainte dans la communauté

her saintly kindness touched many hearts

sa gentillesse sainte a touché de nombreux cœurs

he was regarded as a saintly man

il était considéré comme un homme saint

the saintly aura surrounding the monk

l'aura sainte qui entourait le moine

a saintly smile on her face

un sourire saint sur son visage

the saintly deeds of Mother Teresa

les actes saints de Mère Teresa

his saintly reputation preceded him

sa réputation de saint le précédait

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