saintly

Meaning

Like or characteristic of a saint; befitting a holy person; saintlike.

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Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈseɪntli/
Etymology

In summary

From Middle English *saintli (suggested by seyntly (adverb)), equivalent to saint + -ly. Compare saintlike.

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