| 释义 | View usage for: (seɪntli) adjectiveA saintly person behaves in a very good or very holy way.[approval]  ...his saintly mother.  She has been saintly in her self-restraint. Synonyms: virtuous, godly, holy, religious More Synonyms of saintlysaintliness (seɪntlɪnəs) uncountable noun They were praised for their courage and saintliness.saintly in British English (ˈseɪntlɪ) adjectiveWord forms: -lier or -liestlike, relating to, or suitable for a saintDerived formssaintlily (ˈsaintlily)  adverbsaintliness (ˈsaintliness) nounsaintly in American English (ˈseɪntli)   adjectiveWord forms: ˈsaintlier or ˈsaintliest  of, like, or suitable for a saint Derived formssaintliness (ˈsaintliness)  nounAt that time his saintly public image was still intact.None of this success has made me a more saintly or holy person.We row about it to this day, with my saintly mother seeing both sides of the argument.One who had a saintly image in life has sadly been exposed in the past couple of weeks as having had a shady secret.The dance routines were tame, there was next to no humour and they seemed almost saintly when they spoke.By putting her further back in the drawing than usual, he makes of her a saintly figure in a niche.He was a saintly man.Her reticence appeared almost saintly.In this memoir she comes across as intelligent, generous, almost saintly.Examples of 'saintly' in a sentencesaintlyQuotationsSaintliness is also a temptationJean AnouilhBeckettIn other languagessaintlyBritish English: saintly ADJECTIVE  A saintly person behaves in a very good or very holy way. ...his saintly mother. American English: saintlyBrazilian Portuguese: santoChinese: 神圣的European Spanish: santoFrench: saintGerman: frömmlerischItalian: santoJapanese: 高徳なKorean: 성자 같은European Portuguese: santoLatin American Spanish: santo
Definition behaving in a very good, patient, or holy way I assumed a look of saintly innocence.Synonyms saintedblessed god-fearing beatific sinless saintlike full of good worksQuotationSaintliness is also a temptation [Jean Anouilh – Beckett]Additional synonymsDefinition very kind, pure, or beautiful an angelic little faceSynonyms pure,  beautiful,  lovely,  innocent,  entrancing,  virtuous,  saintly,  adorable, beatifica blameless life Synonyms innocent,  clear,  clean,  upright,  stainless,  honest,  immaculate,  impeccable,  virtuous,  faultless,  squeaky-clean,  unblemished,  unsullied,  uninvolved,  unimpeachable,  untarnished,  above suspicion,  irreproachable,  guiltless,  unspotted,  unoffendingDefinition sincere She was a devout Christian.Synonyms religious,  godly,  pious,  pure,  holy,  orthodox,  saintly,  reverent,  prayerfulsail through somethingsailorsaintsaintlysakesalacioussalary
Additional synonymsDefinition deeply religious a learned and godly preacherSynonyms devout,  religious,  holy,  righteous,  pious,  good,  saintly,  god-fearingDefinition (of a person) religious and leading a virtuous life The local people think of him as a holy man.Synonyms devout,  godly,  religious,  pure,  divine,  faithful,  righteous,  pious,  virtuous,  hallowed,  saintly,  god-fearingDefinition religious or devout He was brought up by pious relatives.Synonyms religious,  godly,  devoted,  spiritual,  holy,  dedicated,  righteous,  devout,  saintly,  God-fearing, reverentDefinition pious or devout They are both very religious.Synonyms devout,  believing,  godly,  committed,  holy,  practising,  faithful,  pious,  God-fearing,  reverent,  pure,  churchgoingDefinition moral, just, or virtuous She concluded that it was impossible to find one righteous person.Synonyms virtuous,  good,  just,  fair,  moral,  pure,  ethical,  upright,  honourable,  honest,  equitable,  law-abiding,  squeaky-clean, blamelessSynonyms innocent,  pure,  immaculate,  virtuous,  faultless,  squeaky-clean,  unblemished,  unsullied,  without sin,  guiltless,  without fault,  uncorrupted, undefiledDefinition deserving of admiration or respect worthy members of the communitySynonyms praiseworthy,  good,  excellent,  deserving,  valuable,  decent,  reliable,  worthwhile,  respectable,  upright,  admirable,  honourable,  honest,  righteous,  reputable,  virtuous,  dependable,  commendable,  creditable,  laudable,  meritorious, estimable |