sinful
word
Definition
Describes something that is very wrong or bad according to moral or religious rules, usually related to committing a sin.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used in a moral or religious context. Common collocations: 'sinful behavior', 'sinful pleasure'. Sometimes used humorously for things like rich desserts (‘This cake is sinful!’). Not used for crimes; it's about moral guilt, not legality.
Spanish: pecaminoso - pecadorPortuguese (BR): pecaminoso - pecadorPortuguese (PT): pecaminoso - pecadorChinese (Simplified): 有罪的 - 罪恶的Chinese (Traditional): 有罪的 - 罪惡的Hindi: पापपूर्ण - पापीArabic: خاطئ - آثمBengali: পাপপূর্ণ - পাপীRussian: греховный - порочныйJapanese: 罪深い - 罪なVietnamese: tội lỗiKorean: 죄 많은 - 죄스러운Turkish: günahkâr - günah doluUrdu: گناہ آلود - گناہگارIndonesian: penuh dosa - berdosa
Example Sentences
Stealing is considered sinful by many religions.
basic
Some people say lazy days are sinful, but I think rest is important.
natural
She felt sinful after telling a lie.
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Eating too much chocolate can feel a bit sinful.
basic
Wow, this dessert is so rich it feels downright sinful!
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It’s hard to resist such a sinful temptation.
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