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SAINTLIKE
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Dictionary entry overview: What does saintlike mean?
• SAINTLIKE (adjective)
The adjective SAINTLIKE has 1 sense:
1. marked by utter benignity; resembling or befitting an angel or saint
Familiarity information: SAINTLIKE used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Marked by utter benignity; resembling or befitting an angel or saint
Synonyms:
angelic; angelical; beatific; sainted; saintlike; saintly
Context example:
my sainted mother
Similar:
good (morally admirable)
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"The fruit of timidity is neither gain nor loss." (Arabic proverb)
"He who takes no chances wins nothing." (Danish proverb)