saint

• Существительное, обозначающее человека, признанного обладающим исключительной степенью святости, добродетели или преданности, часто официально канонизированного религиозным институтом.

A noun referring to a person who has been formally recognized for exceptional holiness, often after death, or someone regarded as a model of virtue and excellence.

имя собственное

1. Holy personB1formal

   A person recognized as having an exceptional degree of holiness, virtue, or closeness to God, often officially canonized by the Christian church.

   Святой

   • Saint Francis of Assisi is known for his love of animals.
   • The cathedral is named after Saint Peter.
   • Many pilgrims travel to visit the relics of the saint.

   Синонимыangelholy manholy person

   Антонимыheatheninfidelsinner

2. Very kind or patient personB2informal

   A person who is extremely kind, patient, or unselfish.

   Святой человек

   • She's a saint for putting up with his bad temper.
   • He's a saint to volunteer at the shelter every weekend.
   • You must be a saint to deal with all those complaints.

   Синонимыangeldarlinggemparagonsweethearttreasure