sin·ful

[sin-fuhl]
adjective
characterized by, guilty of, or full of sin; wicked: a sinful life.

Origin:
before 900; Middle English; Old English synfull. See sin1, -ful

sin·ful·ly, adverb
sin·ful·ness, noun
un·sin·ful, adjective
un·sin·ful·ly, adverb
un·sin·ful·ness, noun


iniquitous, depraved, evil, immoral, corrupt.
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sinful (ˈsɪnfʊl) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
1.  having committed or tending to commit sin: a sinful person
2.  characterized by or being a sin: a sinful act
 
'sinfully
 
adv
 
'sinfulness
 
n

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Sinful is always a great word to know.
So is flibbertigibbet. Does it mean:
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
Example sentences
It's message about life was as profound and simple, yet hidden by the sinful
  goodness of the candy.
Rhoda believes that she is the cause because of her sinful past, and she
  confesses to the crowd.
Critical thinking is discouraged being called prideful or sinful or rebellious.
He is the same in knowledge, and cannot forget sinful acts.
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