sinful — wicked and immoral; committing or characterized by sin
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: wicked and immoral; committing or characterized by sin
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsɪnfəl/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother thinks it's sinful to throw away leftover rice.
- The cake was so delicious it felt sinful to eat it.
- He led a sinful life before finding religion.
sinful
ADJECTIVE[/ˈsɪnfəl/]
wicked and immoral; committing or characterized by sin
wicked and immoral; committing or characterized by sin
A skinful of drink makes him sinful!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Old English 'synn' (sin), meaning transgression or wrongdoing. The term evolved within Christian cultural contexts to denote actions contrary to divine will, becoming a fundamental moral concept in Western religious thought.
Breakdown
sin (transgression, wrongdoing) + -ful (full of, characterized by). The suffix -ful transforms the noun into an adjective meaning 'full of sin' or 'wicked.'
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother thinks it's sinful to throw away leftover rice.”
“The cake was so delicious it felt sinful to eat it.”
“He led a sinful life before finding religion.”
“It's sinful how expensive those designer shoes are.”
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