Phrases with «saintly»

The word "saintly" means to behave or act in a very good and pure manner, like a saint. Full definition

Sentences with «saintly»

  • As the nice boss, Albert Brooks is almost as saintly as Smith, though at least with Brooks we can watch in hope that another shoe might drop. (chron.com)
  • In other words, it is not thanks to magisterial Church documents that we have this central tenet of the Faith (although I am sure by now that it is certainly secured by decree of the Magisterium), but thanks to the faithful and saintly life and writings of one man from a far flung province of the Roman empire who would rather retreat to the quiet of the cloister than rule from the episcopal throne (though he clearly felt quite bitter about losing the latter). (faith.org.uk)
  • He's especially bowled over by Miss Jones, an almost saintly figure in comparison to the miserly board members he's used to associating with. (rottentomatoes.com)
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