sainted

1. participlepastsimple past and past participle of saint

comparative more sainted · superlative most sainted

1. Made a saint; saint-like, reverenced.

   Pope John Paul II, of sainted memory, is a candidate for beatification.

   Synonyms: blessed, holy

2. Used to mark a beloved person mentioned in conversation as being deceased.

   My sainted mother never had an evening dress.

   Synonyms: of blessed memory, late, late lamented

3. Pious, saintly.

   Synonyms: devoutful, godfearing, godly, Allah-fearing, devout, devoutful, frum, godfearing

4. Much admired.

   Synonyms: illustrious, prestigeful