Sinful
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈsɪnfl̩/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Sinful is an adjective meaning Having sinned; guilty of sin.
Meaning
Having sinned; guilty of sin.
More Meanings
- Constituting a sin; morally or religiously wrong; wicked; evil.
- (colloquial) decadent (luxuriously self-indulgent)
Example Sentences
I take a whiff of the most sincerely sinful cookies in the history of the world. It’s a recipe I saw in People magazine once at the dentist's office, and Dr. Segal would not approve of its ingredients (or maybe she would, in the interest of keeping her business afloat).
Word Forms
- sinfuller
- sinfullest
Synonyms for sinful
Depending on context, synonyms include sinny, peccant, diabolical, unholy, abandoned, arrant.
Antonyms for sinful
Common opposites include sinless, righteous.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include iniquitous, unholy, wicked, ungodly, unrighteous, evil.
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