sinful

Meanings

• adjective

  Deserving or entailing punishment for transgression of moral law.

  - "His sinful actions led to his downfall."
  - "The sinful pleasures of the rich often come at a great cost."

• adjective

  Relating to or involving sin.

  - "The sinful nature of man."
  - "The sinful consequences of greed."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈsɪnfəl/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

sinless

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with sinful
filthful , defiantly hifful , unforgiving , lifelong strifful

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Variants

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sinful , sinfully , sinfulness , sinfulnesses

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Forms

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sinfully, more sinful, most sinful

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Etymology

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From Old English sygnifel, from sygnian 'to sin' + -ful.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'sinful' is often used in religious contexts to describe behavior that goes against God's laws.

2. The word 'sinful' comes from the Old English word 'sygnifel', which literally means 'guilty'.

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Related Concepts

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1. transgression: An act that violates a law, rule, or moral principle.

2. moral law: A code of conduct that governs human behavior and distinguishes right from wrong.

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Culture

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In literature and art, 'sinful' is often used to depict characters or situations that are immoral or wicked. It can also be used symbolically to represent the human condition and the struggle between good and evil.

How to Memorize "sinful"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person committing a sinful act, such as stealing or lying.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'sinful' with the feeling of guilt or shame.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember 'Sinful' is an 'S' word, like 'Sinner'.

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