Saintly Figure

noun phrase

Meaning

A person whose behavior, character, or actions are exceptionally kind, selfless, and morally virtuous.

Examples

She was regarded as a saintly figure by the entire community for her decades of selfless volunteer work.
The nurse became a saintly figure to the patients, providing comfort long after her shift had ended.

Synonyms: kind, virtuous, selfless, altruistic

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Saintly Figure

noun phrase

Pronunciation: ˈseɪntli ˈfɪɡjər

Definition

A person whose behavior, character, or actions are exceptionally kind, selfless, and morally virtuous.

Examples

She was regarded as a saintly figure by the entire community for her decades of selfless volunteer work.
The nurse became a saintly figure to the patients, providing comfort long after her shift had ended.
He maintained his reputation as a saintly figure, never once raising his voice or speaking ill of others.

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