Sainted: meaning, definitions and examples

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sainted

 

[ หˆseษชntษชd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

religious context

The term 'sainted' refers to someone who has been recognized for their holiness and virtue, often canonized by the church. This recognition typically follows a long process of verification of miracles and a life lived in accordance with religious principles. A 'sainted' person is often viewed with reverence and is held in high esteem within their faith community. The word can also be used more generally to describe someone who embodies exemplary moral qualities.

Synonyms

blessed, holy, sacred.

Examples of usage

  • He was regarded as a sainted figure in his community.
  • Many believe she was a sainted soul who helped others.
  • The sainted father dedicated his life to serving the poor.

Translations

Translations of the word "sainted" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sagrado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเค‚เคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช heilig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ suci

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฒัั‚ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ล›wiฤ™ty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่–ใชใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท saint

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ santo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท aziz

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์„ฑ์Šค๋Ÿฌ์šด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ุฏูŠุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ svatรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ svรคtรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅœฃ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ svet

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ heilagur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฒัั‚ะพะน

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒ›แƒ˜แƒœแƒ“แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mรผqษ™ddษ™s

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ santo

Etymology

The word 'sainted' originates from the Middle English term 'seinte,' which itself comes from the Old French 'saint,' meaning 'holy' or 'sacred.' This etymology can be traced back to the Latin word 'sanctus,' which means 'to make holy' or 'sacred.' The use of 'sainted' as an adjective describes someone who has been sanctified or canonized, particularly in a religious context. Historically, such individuals are acknowledged for their piety and their contribution to the faith community. In modern usage, 'sainted' can also extend to secular contexts, where it may be applied to describe individuals who are revered for their exemplary actions or moral integrity, reflecting society's admiration for virtue across various domains.