saint

Definition

  • noun: a person who is officially recognized by the Christian church as being very holy because of the way he or she lived
  • noun: one officially recognized especially through canonization as preeminent for holiness
  • verb: to recognize or designate as a saint
  • used as a title before a saint's name

Examples

  • The Pope elevated four people to 'sainthood'. [=he made four people saints]

  • She recently entered the 'sainthood'. [=she recently became a saint]

  • a teacher with 'the patience of a saint' [=a very patient teacher]

Movie quotes

  • (..) The prospect of death is strong motivation. It is here. In Paris, Teacher. It hides beneath the Rose in Saint-Sulpice. You will go forth, Silas. I chastise my body. Capitaine Fache is waiting for you. Okay. -Mr. Langdon. (..)
    2006 The Da Vinci Code
  • (..) -Please. -As you wish. Wait! My God, forgive me. In the sacristy... ...the church of Saint-Sulpice, is the Rose Line. Beneath the Rose. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. (..)
    2006 The Da Vinci Code