What does peccadillo mean?
Peccadillo means A small flaw or sin..
Peccadillo
/ˌpɛ.kəˈdɪ.loʊ/ · noun
Meaning
A small flaw or sin..
Definitions by Sense
- A small flaw or sin.
- A petty offense.
Example Sentences
We tolerate Irene and Phil’s mild racist quirks and planet-destroying peccadilloes (“I could never own any car smaller than my Cutlass Supreme”) because their existence acts as a tranquilizer in an otherwise slightly-out-of-control world.
The sex scandal issue isn’t really central, since Americans have a long record of voting for the candidates they think can deliver, regardless of private peccadilloes.
When he comes to the prayer, he sometimes does me the honor of personally recommending me to the Lord, advising him that I am a worthy man and begging him to condone my occasional peccadillos.
No sexual peccadillo is left unremarked upon.
Synonyms for peccadillo
Antonyms for peccadillo
Related Words
Word Forms
- peccadillos
- peccadilloes
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for peccadillo?
Common synonyms include fault, glitch, imperfection, quirk.
What is the opposite of peccadillo?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use peccadillo in a sentence?
We tolerate Irene and Phil’s mild racist quirks and planet-destroying peccadilloes (“I could never own any car smaller than my Cutlass Supreme”) because their existence acts as a tranquilizer in an otherwise slightly-out-of-control world.
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