sainted

sainted is the simple past and past participle of saint.

Adjective

sainted (comparative more sainted, superlative most sainted)

Made a saint; saint-like, reverenced.
- Pope John Paul II, of sainted memory, is a candidate for beatification.
Synonyms:

blessed, holy
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
Pious, saintly.

Synonyms:

devoutful, godfearing, godly, Allah-fearing, devout, frum, heavenly-minded, inward, observant, pious
Much admired.

Synonyms:

illustrious, prestigeful

saint (third-person singular simple present saints, present participle sainting, simple past and past participle sainted)

(transitive) Synonym of canonize: to honor, formally name, or revere as a saint.
- Many Catholics wished to see Pope John Paul II sainted immediately after his death.
Synonyms:

canonize

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comparative	more sainted
superlative	most sainted

What does sainted mean?: Sainted means made a saint; saint-like, reverenced.
What is sainted the simple past and past participle of?: Sainted is the simple past and past participle of saint.
What part of speech is sainted?: Sainted is an adjective.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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