Definition of saint - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
religiondeceased person recognized for holiness by a church
- Mother Teresa was declared a saint by the Church.
2.
MormonismTECH. US member of the Mormon churchTECH. US
- He is a devoted Latter-day Saint.
3.
figurativeRare person with overwhelming positive qualitiesRare
- She is a saint for her endless charity work.
Verb
1.
reverenceDated hold something sacred or in high regardDated
- They saint the ancient traditions of their culture.
2.
canonizationTECH. formally declare a deceased person worthy of religious honorTECH.
- The church decided to saint the martyr.
Expressions with saint
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become very virtuous or morally good
After his experience, he turned into a saint and helped everyone.
person not morally perfect or flawless
He's no saint, but he tries his best.
used to say a person's mother was extremely kind and patient
After hearing his wild stories, I said his mother was a saint.
live a life of virtue and goodness
She decided to live like a saint, helping everyone in need.
extraordinary tolerance and endurance
He showed the patience of a saint during the long and tedious negotiations.
extremely patient and tolerant
She was patient as a saint with the noisy children.
person who appears ordinary but is very kind
She is a saint in disguise, always helping others without seeking recognition.
person pretending to be pure or morally superior
Don't be such a plaster saint.
feast date in Christian calendar marking a saint's memorial
We celebrate Saint Patrick's Day with a special Mass.
person who died for their religious beliefs
The church honors the martyred saint every year.
individual exemplifying a particular trait or group
He is the patron saint of perseverance in our team.
Origin of saint
Latin, sanctus (holy)
Terms with saint included in their meaning
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religion
Christian song of praise sung to God or a saint
abr: Saint
title for a holy person in Christianity
faith tradition
beliefs and rites of the Latter-day Saint community
saint's celebration
day celebrating the saint after whom a person is named
religion
religious festival for a saint or event
saint's tomb
tomb of a saint or holy person
religious process
act of declaring a deceased person a saint
religion
officially declared a saint by the Church
art
radiant light around a saint's head in art
saint
saintly or holy figure
abr: Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
country in the Caribbean made of islands
religion
connected with the monastic order founded by Saint Benedict
religious order
member of the Order of Saint Benedict
officially recognized
declared as a saint by the church
saint biography
biography of a saint
medieval drama
medieval play about a saint's life or miracles
religion
halo of light around a saint
acr: Yves Saint Laurent
famous fashion brand known for luxury items
religion
veneration and religious rites for a deity or saint
religious promise
promise made to a deity or saint
patron saint
saint known for protection against lightning
saint
Roman martyr roasted to death on a gridiron
Russian region
oblast in Russia surrounding Saint Petersburg
geography
city in Saint Louis County Missouri
Examples of saint in a sentence
She prayed to the saint for guidance. She met a fellow Saint at the conference. Saints gather annually for the special event. He's a saint for his patience with children. Being a saint, he forgave everyone easily. They saint the values of honesty and integrity.
Many cultures saint their historical landmarks. The pope will saint the beloved nun next year. Many believe the church should saint him for his miracles.
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- French:saint, vénérer, ...
- German:Heilige, in Ehren halten, ...
- Italian:santa, venerare, ...
- Spanish:santo, venerar, ...
- Portuguese:santo, venerar, ...
- Chinese:圣人, 崇敬, ...
- Japanese:聖人, 崇める, ...
- Arabic:قِدِّيس, قَدَّسَ, ...
- Hebrew:קָדוֹשׁ, לְקַדֵּשׁ, ...
- Russian:святой, почитать, ...
- Ukrainian:святий, шанувати, ...
- Hindi:संत, श्रद्धा देना, ...
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