adjective
- more saintly; more virtuous, holy, or morally pure (comparative form of saintly)
Usage: comparative form
Examples
- She became saintlier with age, dedicating more time to charity work.
- His saintlier behavior impressed the congregation.
- The older monk appeared saintlier than his younger companions.
- After the tragedy, she adopted a saintlier way of life.
- He tried to be saintlier but struggled with his temper.
- The biography portrayed her as growing saintlier over the years.