sainted

2 ENTRIES FOUND:

saint·ed

adj \ˈsān-təd\

Definition of SAINTED

2
: befitting or relating to a saint
3
: entered into heaven : dead
4
: much admired : idolized

Examples of SAINTED

  1. They believed whatever they were told by their sainted leader.
  2. <renowned as theologian as well as for his work as medical missionary in Africa, Dr. Albert Schweitzer was widely regarded as one of the most sainted individuals of his time>

First Known Use of SAINTED

1593

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