sinful

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adjective sin·ful \ ˈsin-fəl \

Definition of sinful

1 :tainted with, marked by, or full of sin :wicked

2 :such as to make one feel guilty

a sinful chocolate cake

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sinfully

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sinfulness

noun

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Examples of sinful in a Sentence

It is sinful to steal.
chastised by his minister for his sinful behavior

Recent Examples of sinful from the Web

Some knew the non-meaty parts are good for making stock and that the skin can be fried into crisp, sinful snacks.

— bonnie s. benwick, sacbee, "The lost art of cutting up a chicken," 29 Aug. 2017
One TV preacher thought the solar eclipse was God's way of warning people that end times are near, and people were on the path of destruction because of their sinful ways, but that warning gets trotted out every time there's a Katrina.

— beth thames, AL.com, "If you didn't look up, did the eclipse still happen?," 23 Aug. 2017
Some knew the non-meaty parts are good for making stock and that the skin can be fried into crisp, sinful snacks.

— the washington post, NOLA.com, "How to cut up a whole chicken: Reclaiming this lost art," 18 Aug. 2017
Whereas the former could be in keeping with the spirit of Proverbs 31, the latter is sinful.

— evan halper, latimes.com, "Trump's Cabinet seeks spiritual guidance from minister with a dim view of female politicians," 3 Aug. 2017
As a result of my performance, Sinful Colors donated part of their proceeds of their Pride nail polish line to the Trevor Project, a 24/7 suicide hotline for LGBTQ youth, which is a cause that means a lot to me.

— era istrefi, Billboard, "Era Istrefi: Love Letter to the LGBTQ Community," 20 June 2017
Julie Davis, a Christian marriage and family therapist in California, explains that trauma is often wrapped up in how young Christians are taught about sex, an act that's equated with lust and sinful desire.

— laura kasinof, Marie Claire, "The Secret Evangelicals at Planned Parenthood," 31 May 2017
Sinful Color nail polish, in Yolo Yellow, $2, walmart.com.

— martha stewart, star-telegram.com, "Add a personal touch to decor, gifts, and a little something for yourself," 30 May 2017
Basically, Muslims shouldn't do anything that can be seen as sinful during Ramadan.

— ashley may, USA TODAY, "What is Ramadan? Why can’t Muslims eat or drink?," 23 May 2017

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