odour of sanctity (English, noun)
expansion: odour of sanctity (usually uncountable, plural odours of sanctity)
expansion: (British spelling)
Senses:
topics: Christianity
glosses: A sweet smell, usually likened to that of flowers, said to be emitted by the bodies of saints during their life, or especially at or after death.
tags: Middle-Ages
UK
especially
historical
uncountable
usually
glosses: A person's reputation for, or state of, holiness.
tags: UK
figuratively
uncountable
usually
glosses: A (supposed) general aura of goodness or virtue.
tags: UK
figuratively
humorous
ironic
uncountable
usually
Forms:
form: odours of sanctity
tags: plural
form: odor of sanctity
tags: alternative