n. The distinguishing property possessed by someone who is considered to be saintly.
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
n. Quality of being saintly.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. The state or character of being saintly.
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n. the quality of resembling a saint
Word Usage
"Moreover, the fuller appreciation of the idea of saintliness, and the higher esteem of the mystical elements in Judaism -- ideas scarcely to be divorced from asceticism -- have helped to confirm the newer attitude."