Definition of deadly sin
: one of seven sins of pride, covetousness, lust, anger, gluttony, envy, and sloth held to be fatal to spiritual progress
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It was based on the 14th-Century’s seven deadly sins, and sent chills down the spines of viewers and critics alike.
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But bad at the basic seven deadly sins: Lust, Gluttony, Greed, Sloth, Wrath, Envy, Pride.
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Yet the tone betrays neither effort nor arrogance — pride being a deadly sin for comedy.
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Tracy is murdered by John Doe (Kevin Spacey), a serial killer who uses the seven deadly sins to pick victims.
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Tracy is murdered by John Doe (Kevin Spacey), a serial killer who uses the seven deadly sins to pick victims.
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Tracy is murdered by John Doe (Kevin Spacey), a serial killer who uses the seven deadly sins to pick victims.
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Tracy is murdered by John Doe (Kevin Spacey), a serial killer who uses the seven deadly sins to pick victims.
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Tracy is murdered by John Doe (Kevin Spacey), a serial killer who uses the seven deadly sins to pick victims.
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First Known Use of deadly sin
13th century
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Definition of deadly sin for English Language Learners
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: one of seven sins that in the Christian religion are considered to be very serious and are believed to cause other sins
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