Cool MateMeaning of Saint
a person that the Christian Church recognizes as being very holy, because of the way they have lived or died
In simple words: A holy person recognized for their goodness.
Saint in a sentence
- St John
- St Valentine’s Day
- The children were all named after saints.
- She's a saint to go on living with that man.
- His behaviour would try **the patience of a saint**.
How to use Saint
Used in religious contexts, often to refer to someone officially recognized by a church. It's not commonly used in everyday conversation outside of religious discussion.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of a 'holy saint', like a superhero with a halo!
Related words
Synonyms for Saint
- holy person
- martyr
- blessed one
- divine figure
Opposites of Saint
- sinner
- villain
- wrongdoer
Common mistakes with Saint
- Confused with 'satan', which has an opposite meaning.
- Used as an adjective without proper context (e.g., saying 'saint person' instead of just 'saint').
Saint appears in
Saint in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
قديس
شخص مقدس معروف بصلاحه.
- Bengaliবাংলা
সাধু
একজন পবিত্র ব্যক্তি যিনি তাঁর ভালোর জন্য স্বীকৃত।
- GermanDeutsch
Heilige/r
Eine heilige Person, die für ihre Güte bekannt ist.
- SpanishEspañol
Santo
Una persona santa reconocida por su bondad.
- Persianفارسی
قدیس
یه آدم خیلی خوب و مقدس که کلیسا قبولش داره.
- FrenchFrançais
Saint
Une personne sainte reconnue pour sa bonté.
- Hindiहिन्दी
संत
एक पवित्र व्यक्ति जिसे उसकी अच्छाई के लिए पहचाना जाता है।
- ItalianItaliano
Santo
Una persona santa riconosciuta per la sua bontà.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Santo
Uma pessoa santa reconhecida pela sua bondade.
- RussianРусский
Святой
Святой человек, признанный за свою доброту.
- Urduاردو
سینٹ
ایک نیک شخص جسے اس کی نیکی کے لیے پہچانا جاتا ہے۔
- Chinese中文
圣人
被认可为善良的圣洁之人。
More words like Saint
- AbolishC1
To formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution.
- AbortionC1
the deliberate ending of a pregnancy at an early stage
- AbsenceC1
the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
- AbsentC1
not in a place because of illness, etc.
- AbsorbB2
To take in a liquid, gas, or other substances.
- AbstractB2
based on general ideas and not on any particular real person, thing or situation
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Frequently asked questions about Saint
What does Saint mean?
A holy person recognized for their goodness.
What is the definition of Saint?
a person that the Christian Church recognizes as being very holy, because of the way they have lived or died
How do you use Saint in a sentence?
St John
Can you give another example of Saint?
St Valentine’s Day
What are synonyms for Saint?
Common alternatives include holy person, martyr, blessed one, divine figure.
What is the opposite of Saint?
Opposite meanings include sinner, villain, wrongdoer.
What words go with Saint?
It commonly pairs with patron, Buddhist, Catholic, canonize, venerate, become.
What are common mistakes when using Saint?
Confused with 'satan', which has an opposite meaning. Used as an adjective without proper context (e.g., saying 'saint person' instead of just 'saint').
How do you pronounce Saint?
US: /["/seɪnt/"]/, UK: /["/seɪnt//snt/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Saint?
Used in religious contexts, often to refer to someone officially recognized by a church. It's not commonly used in everyday conversation outside of religious discussion.
What CEFR level is Saint?
"Saint" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.