sainted

1. 1
   adjective

   Officially named a saint, or honored as if holy.

   The sainted martyr appears in stained glass throughout the cathedral.

   Crowds gathered at the tomb of the sainted queen.

   Similarcanonized, holy, blessed, revered

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2. 2
   adjective

   Living in a very holy, good, and religious way.

   The sainted nun spent her days in quiet prayer and care for the poor.

   Villagers spoke of his sainted devotion to the sick.

   Similarsaintly, pious, virtuous, holy, godly

   Oppositewicked, sinful, ungodly

3. 3
   adjective

   Loved and respected by very many people.

   Fans still speak of the team's sainted captain from the championship years.

   The sainted founder's portrait hangs in the company lobby.

   Similarrevered, beloved, esteemed

   Oppositedespised

4. 4
   adjective

   A loving word used before the name of a dead family member or friend.

   My sainted grandmother always kept candy in her apron pocket.

   He raised a glass to his sainted father, gone these ten years.

   Similarlate, departed, beloved, dear

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5. 5
   verb

   Simple past and past participle of saint. Use it when the act of naming a saint already happened.

   The pope sainted the missionary last year.

   She was sainted for her many good works.

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