sainte

/sɛ̃t/

Definitions

1. noun

a woman who is considered a holy or virtuous person, especially in the Catholic Church

“The sainte was celebrated by the local community for her kindness and generosity.”

2. feminine form

the feminine form of ‘saint’

“In French, the word for ‘saint’ is ‘sainte’ when referring to a female saint.”

3. proper adjective

relating to or characteristic of a saint

“The sainte chapel was a sacred place of worship in the town.”

Synonyms

  • holywoman
  • saint

Antonyms

  • sinful
  • unholy