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    Saintement (en. Saintly)

    /sɛ̃.tə.mɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adverb
    In a manner consistent with holiness.
    He acted saintly by helping the poor.
    Il a agi saintement en aidant les pauvres.
    With purity and devotion.
    This prayer must be said saintly.
    Cette prière doit être dite saintement.
    By adhering to high moral principles.
    She chose to live saintly, away from temptations.
    Elle choisit de vivre saintement, loin des tentations.

    Etymology

    The word 'saintement' comes from the Latin 'sanctus', meaning sacred or holy.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to act saintly
    To act in a pious and morally acceptable manner.
    agir saintement
    to live saintly
    To live according to principles of holiness or morality.
    vivre saintement

    Related Words

    saint
    A person recognized for their holiness.
    saint
    holiness
    The character of what is holy.
    sainteté
    healthy
    Who is healthy, pure.
    sain

    Slang Meanings

    To act in an extraordinarily good or generous way.
    He shared his entire meal with the homeless, that's really saintly.
    Il a partagé tout son repas avec les sans-abri, c'est vraiment saintement.