1. officially recognized by a church as a saint
2. regarded as very virtuous, pure, or morally excellent
Usage: often used ironically or sarcastically

Examples

• The sainted martyr was honored with a feast day.
• She spoke of her sainted grandmother with deep reverence.
• The cathedral houses relics of several sainted bishops.
• His sainted mother could do no wrong in his eyes.
• The townspeople revered the sainted priest who had served them for decades.
• She rolled her eyes at mention of her supposedly sainted sister.