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Definition of sinful

sinful

/ˈsɪn.fəl/
sin · ful
Adverb:sinfully
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• adjective

1

Wicked and immoral; committing or characterized by sin against moral or divine law.

Example

"The preacher urged the congregation to repent of their sinful ways and seek forgiveness."

2

Scandalous or reprehensible, especially because of extreme wastefulness, unfairness, or excess; (in informal use) temptingly rich or indulgent.

Example

"It seems almost sinful to throw away so much untouched food after the banquet."

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• Rhymes for sinful

• Nearby Words

sine
sinew
sinewy
sinful
sinfully
sinfulness
sing

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English synfull, formed from synn ('sin, transgression') and the suffix -full ('full of').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sinful. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sinful
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