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   sinful

   /ˈsɪnf(ʊ)l/

   adjective

   • 1. wicked and immoral; committing or characterized by the committing of sins: "sinful men" Similar immoralwickedwrongmorally wrongwrongfulevilbadiniquitouscorruptungodlygodlessunholyirreligiousunrighteoussacrilegiousprofaneblasphemousimpiousirreverentcriminalnefariousdepraveddegeneratepervertederringfallenimpuresulliedtaintedrare:peccableOpposite sinlessvirtuousgodlyinnocent
   • ▪ highly reprehensible: "a sinful waste" Similar reprehensiblescandalousdisgracefuldeplorableshamefulcriminaliniquitousOpposite admirable

   Word Origin Old Englishsynfull (see sin1, -ful).

   Derivatives

   • 1. sinfully adverb
   • 2. sinfulness noun

   Scrabble Points: 9

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSINFUL | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   SINFUL definition: 1. against the rules of a religion or morally wrong: 2. used to refer to something that is very…. Learn more.

3. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › sinfulSinful - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Bad or wicked things can be described as sinful. You might object to a greedy businessman's sinful mistreatment of his employees , for example. Immoral or ungodly acts are considered to be sinful by some religious believers—so when a sin is committed (like telling a lie or killing someone), the behavior is described as sinful. You can also ...

4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › sinfulSinful Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of SINFUL is tainted with, marked by, or full of sin : wicked. How to use sinful in a sentence.

5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definitionsinful adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and ...

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   Definition of sinful adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSINFUL definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If you describe someone or something as sinful, you mean that they are wicked or immoral.

7. www.britannica.com › dictionary › sinfulSinful Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   1. : wrong according to religious or moral law. a sinful act [=an act that is a sin] It is sinful to steal. 2. : very bad or wicked. sinful people. 3. informal : extremely enjoyable in a way that makes you feel guilty.

8. www.oed.com › dictionary › sinful_adjsinful, adj. & n. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford ...

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   What does the word sinful mean? There are five meanings listed in OED's entry for the word sinful . See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.