Saints
Noun
1. A holy person who is believed to have a special connection with God or a higher power.
2. A person of great virtue or holiness.
3. (in Christian theology) All the people who are believed to be in heaven and who can intercede with God on behalf of people on earth.
Synonyms: holy persons, sanctified individuals Antonyms: sinners, wicked individualsWord Associations:
- Holiness
- Virtue
- Heaven
- Intercession
Adjective
1. Relating to or characteristic of saints.
2. Pure; morally and spiritually upright.
Synonyms: holy, virtuous, righteous Antonyms: sinful, wicked, evilWord Associations:
- Purity
- Morality
- Uprightness
Collins Dictionary
Saints - noun
1. A person who after death is formally recognized by a Christian Church, especially the Roman Catholic Church, as having attained, through holy deeds or behaviour, a specially exalted place in heaven and the right to veneration.
2. A person of extraordinary holiness.
3. A person who has died a martyr.
4. A person who has lived a life of virtue.
Oxford Dictionary
Saints - noun
1. A person acknowledged as holy or virtuous and typically regarded as being in heaven after death.
2. A person of exalted virtue who is canonized by the Church after death and who may be the object of veneration and prayers for intercession.
3. A person who has behaved virtuously.
Examples:
- The feast day of all saints is celebrated on November 1st each year.
- Mother Teresa is considered a saint for her selfless service to the poor.
- It is believed that saints can intercede with God on our behalf.
- He lived a life of great virtue and is regarded as a saint by many.
- The saints in heaven are believed to be watching over us.
- She has a reputation for being a saint because of her kindness and generosity.
- Only a few saints have been canonized by the Church.
- He aspires to be a saint and live a life of purity and righteousness.
- The saintly woman dedicated her life to helping others.
- His saintly behavior earned him the respect and admiration of those around him.
- Despite facing many hardships, she remained saintly and forgiving.
- The saintly figure is often depicted with a halo above their head.
- She is known for her saintliness and is considered a role model by many.
- His saintliness was recognized by the Church, and he was declared a saint.
- The holiday is a time for honoring the saintliness of those who have passed away.
- She is regarded as a saintly figure due to her selfless acts of charity.
- The child's innocence and purity reminded me of a saintly angel.
- He is known for his saintly patience and compassion.
- Her saintly deeds have touched the lives of many people.
- Despite her difficult circumstances, she remained saintly and never lost hope.