Saintliness

usgb/ˈseɪntlinəs/
noun

The quality of being like a saint; pure and good.

She admired his saintliness and dedication to helping others.
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Often appears as...

  • exemplary saintliness
  • admired saintliness
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Positive Connotation

Saintliness suggests a positive moral judgement about a person's character or actions.

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The charity worker's saintliness inspired the entire community.
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Not Just Religion

While often related to religious goodness, saintliness can also describe secular moral purity.

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Her selflessness and kindness to animals reflected a kind of secular saintliness.
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Rare Daily Use

Saintliness isn't commonly used in everyday conversation; it's more often found in formal or written contexts.

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In the novel, the protagonist's saintliness was a central theme.
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