saintlike
- adjective
- /ˈseɪntˌlaɪk/
- She was never again able to form a judgment of people, shifting her actualities to conform to their inconsistencies until, by a fixation of loyalty, she achieved in her life a saintlike harmony.
Examples
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Very few people can make the grade in three crucial areas: extremely fine motor coordination, spatial visualization, and being able to maintain an almost saintlike patience for long periods.
Fiction book (2000) -
Her mother was born with faith; she had inherited it from her saintlike mother and never thought to question it.
Fiction book (1998) -
Despite the difficulties of her job, she always treated her clients with a saintlike kindness that made them feel valued.
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His saintlike patience shone through as he listened to her troubles without interruption.
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The teacher was admired for her saintlike dedication, always going the extra mile to help her students succeed.
Synonyms
Kind, pure, and innocent in a way that seems like an angel
Very kind and good in a way that helps others
Being kind, forgiving, and putting others before yourself like Jesus
Very kind, pure, and gentle in a way that feels innocent
How Virtuous
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word saintlike comes from the word saint, meaning 'holy' or a very good person, and the ending -like, which means 'similar to'. So to call someone saintlike is to say they show great kindness, patience, and goodness like a saint.