Definition of SAINTLY

saintly

Meanings

Adjective Satellite

  • marked by utter benignity; resembling or befitting an angel or saint
    • "a saintly concern for his fellow men"

Adj

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

Origin / Etymology

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

Scrabble Score: 10

saintly is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
saintly is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
saintly is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 11

saintly is a valid Words With Friends word