sainting Definition

saint
noun

1. A person whose profound holiness is formally recognized after death by a Christian Church, and who is declared worthy of everlasting praise.

Form: Saint (often written)
2. colloq
A very good and kind person.
3. Bible.
Any one of God's chosen people.
4. Bible.
An Israelite, a Christian or one of the blessed dead.
5. A member of various religious groups, especially Puritans, as used of themselves or as a nickname.

verb sainted, sainting

1. To make a saint of someone.
2. To hail or recognize formally as a saint.

Derivative: sainthood
noun

The position or status of a saint.

Derivative: saintlike
adj

Etymology: 12c: from Latin sanctus holy.