quasi-saintly

saint·ly

[seynt-lee]
adjective, saint·li·er, saint·li·est.
pertaining to, like, or befitting a saint: saintly lives.

Origin:
1650–60; saint + -ly

saint·li·ness, noun
hy·per·saint·ly, adjective
qua·si-saint·ly, adjective
su·per·saint·ly, adjective
un·saint·ly, adjective
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saintly (ˈseɪntlɪ) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj , -lier, -liest
like, relating to, or suitable for a saint
 
'saintlily
 
adv
 
'saintliness
 
n

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