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
sinfulness
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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
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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.
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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.
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Sinful Color nail polish, in Yolo Yellow, $2, walmart.com.
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Basically, Muslims shouldn't do anything that can be seen as sinful during Ramadan.
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To deny access to health care to any of our fellow citizens due to unemployment, inability to pay, or pre-existing conditions is sinful.
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But here’s what’s interesting about the Ducks’ sinful ways.
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Friar Girolamo Savonarola was a devout preacher who banned secular arts and culture because it was thought to be sinful in nature.
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Hawley’s love for Loo is tender and pure, a reprieve from an otherwise sinful existence.
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First Known Use of sinful
before 12th century
SINFUL Defined for English Language Learners
sinful
playDefinition of sinful for English Language Learners
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: wrong according to religious or moral law
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: very bad or wicked
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: extremely enjoyable in a way that makes you feel guilty
SINFUL Defined for Kids
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