sainthood

noun

saint·​hood ˈsānt-ˌhu̇d 

1

: the quality or state of being a saint

2

: saints as a group

Synonyms

• blessedness
• devoutness
• godliness
• holiness
• piety
• piousness
• saintliness
• saintship
• sanctity

Examples of sainthood in a Sentence

because of his years of dedicated service to the church, they considered him a perfect example of sainthood

Recent Examples on the Web

But her storyline is also wrapped up in some of the musical’s more controversial elements, including the fact that transitioning offers Emilia some degree of redemption — and even sainthood, if the final scene is any indication — after a life of crime. —Elaina Patton, IndieWire, 10 Jan. 2025

The weight of the parade, which tells the story of Joan of Arc — from military bravery to burning at the stake to sainthood — is not lost upon Sacco. —Jack Brook and Sara Cline, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2025

Aspiring to sainthood or poetry feels like an unfair ask. —Russell Shaw, The Atlantic, 3 Jan. 2025

Kolbe was beautified, the step before sainthood, in 1971, by Pope Paul VI. —Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 8 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1550, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

sainthood

noun

saint·​hood ˈsānt-ˌhu̇d 

1

: the quality or state of being a saint

2

: saints as a group