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DictionarysaintHoly person
noun

saint

SAYNT/seɪnt/

A person regarded as holy or exceptionally good.

The painted saint holds a small bird beneath a simple halo.

A small traditional painted icon of Saint Francis of Assisi in plain brown robe, simple halo, holding a small bird gently, historic recognizable saint imagery; no lettering, no elaborate gold background.
Etymology
saintLatinto consecrate

Latin sancire, “to consecrate,” produced sanctus, “holy” or “consecrated.” Used as a title before a holy person's name, this description became a noun for the person officially recognized as holy.

In context

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you can be a saint you can you know you can be a a holy catholic and not pray the rosary
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More examples

  • She reads about saints who devote their lives to helping others.
  • You're a saint for helping me move in this heat.
  • My brother is no saint, but he always tells the truth.

Forms

saint · saints

saintly adjective — Exceptionally good, kind, or morally pure.

sainthood noun — The recognized status of being a saint.

Similar words

angel
Informally describes a very kind person, without implying religious holiness.
paragon
An ideal example of excellence, not necessarily moral or religious.