الإنجليزية

sinful

gb/sˈɪnfəl/ us/sˈɪnfəl/
B2 الإنجليزية
~ 27100
المعاني
0 معنى
adjective B2 property
1

morally wrong; against religious law

Morally bad; not obeying God or moral rules.

نمط الاستخدام: [someone]/[something] is sinful
خطأ شائع:
Learners sometimes use "sinful" for small, everyday mistakes (like forgetting homework). In English, "sinful" is usually reserved for serious moral or religious wrongs, not simple errors or accidents.
المرادفات
immoral (General word for not following accepted moral standards; slightly less religious in tone than "sinful".) | wicked (Stronger and more emotional than "sinful"; can sound dramatic or old-fashioned in serious contexts.) | ungodly (Emphasizes going against God or religion more directly than "sinful".)
الأضداد
virtuous (Emphasizes strong moral goodness, often as the opposite of a sinful character or life.) | righteous (Stresses being morally right, especially in a religious sense, as the opposite of being sinful.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
sinful behavior |sinful lifestyle |sinful thoughts |sinful act |sinful world |sinful nature
الموضوعات
religion |ethics |society |core_vocabulary
أمثلة
  • He prayed for forgiveness for his sinful behavior.
  • The preacher spoke about leading a sinful life and the need to change.
  • They believed the city was a sinful place that encouraged vice.
  • She felt guilty about her past and described it as deeply sinful.
  • Some religious groups consider gambling and drinking to be sinful activities.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
  • He asked God to forgive his sinful life.
  • They say it is sinful to lie.
  • The man stopped his sinful behavior and tried to live better.
  • The book tells the story of a sinful city.
  • Her parents think smoking is sinful.
adjective informal B2 property
2

extremely rich or indulgent (pleasure)

Very rich and enjoyable, so strong that it almost feels wrong or makes you feel a little guilty, especially about food or fun things.

نمط الاستخدام: [something] is sinful
خطأ شائع:
Learners may confuse this informal, playful sense with the serious religious meaning. In this sense, "sinful" is often used humorously about food or small pleasures, not real moral wrongdoing.
المرادفات
decadent (Very rich and luxurious, especially food or lifestyle; often neutral or positive like "sinful" in this sense.) | indulgent (Suggests allowing yourself extra pleasure or comfort; can be less playful than "sinful".)
الأضداد
wholesome (Suggests something good for your body or mind, without guilt or excess, the opposite of "sinful" desserts or pleasures.) | plain (Simple and not rich or fancy, the opposite of a "sinful" dessert.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
sinful dessert |sinful chocolate |sinful pleasure |sinful treat |sinful cake |almost sinful
الموضوعات
food |daily life |emotions |food_drink |daily_life
أمثلة
  • That chocolate cake was absolutely sinful, but I loved every bite.
  • She smiled and called the spa weekend a sinful luxury she could not resist.
  • These truffles are so rich they're almost sinful.
  • He joked that their late-night burgers and fries were a little sinful but totally worth it.
  • The menu is full of sinful desserts and creamy sauces.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
  • This ice cream is sinful, but it tastes so good.
  • She bought a sinful chocolate cake for the party.
  • He enjoys a sinful dessert on Friday night.
  • These cookies are small, but very sinful.
  • We had a sinful meal with a lot of sweet food.
adjective informal B2 property
3

extremely bad or wasteful

Very bad or wasteful, so strong that people feel it is almost morally wrong.

نمط الاستخدام: [something] is sinful
خطأ شائع:
Learners may treat this sense as purely about religion. Here, "sinful" is often used more generally for strong moral or social disapproval, sometimes without direct religious ideas.
المرادفات
outrageous (Stresses strong shock or anger about how bad something is; similar emotional force to "sinful" here.) | disgraceful (Focuses on something being shameful or bringing dishonor, close to this sense of "sinful".)
الأضداد
acceptable (Describes something that is not especially good but not bad enough to shock or offend, the opposite of "sinful" in this sense.) | reasonable (Suggests a fair or sensible level, especially of cost or amount, the opposite of a "sinful" amount or waste.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
sinful waste |sinful waste of money |sinful amount |sinful extravagance |sinful neglect
الموضوعات
opinions |society |emotions |daily_life |core_vocabulary
أمثلة
  • It seems sinful to throw away so much perfectly good food.
  • The company made a sinful profit while paying its workers almost nothing.
  • Many people think it is sinful waste to heat an empty building all night.
  • Charging that much for basic medicine is downright sinful.
  • She called the amount of plastic they used absolutely sinful.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
  • It is sinful to waste so much food.
  • They say it is sinful waste to throw away clean water.
  • The price of the ticket is sinful; it is too high.
  • He thinks the money they spend on gifts is sinful.
  • Some people feel it is sinful to use so much electricity.
القواعد
الصيغة المعجمية
sinful
IPA
GB/sˈɪnfəl/
US/sˈɪnfəl/
المقاطع والنبر
sin - ful (٢ مقاطع)
Stress on 1st syllable (sin)
تصريفات الكلمة
Adjective
  • Base: sinful
عائلة الكلمة
Core family
sin noun B1 sinner noun B2 sinfully adverb
Related words
sinfulness noun
Negative and opposite forms
sinless adjective
Advanced or less common
sinlessness noun
التعبيرات

sinful behavior

1
/sˈɪnfəl bɪhˈeɪvjɚ/
fixed phrase

actions seen as morally wrong

Actions that a person or group believes are very wrong, especially in a religious sense.

أمثلة
  • He apologized publicly for his sinful behavior.
  • The teacher said bullying is sinful behavior and will not be accepted.
  • They believe drinking to excess is sinful behavior.

sinful chocolate

1
/sˈɪnfəl t͡ʃˈɔklɪt/
fixed phrase informal

extremely rich chocolate treat

Chocolate that tastes very rich and strong, so good that it almost feels wrong to eat it.

أمثلة
  • I bought some sinful chocolate on my way home from work.
  • This bakery is known for its sinful chocolate truffles.
  • After a long week, she treats herself to a bar of sinful chocolate.

sinful dessert

1
/sˈɪnfəl dɪzˈɚt/
fixed phrase informal

very rich and indulgent dessert

A dessert that is very rich, sweet, and enjoyable, so strong that it almost feels wrong to eat it.

أمثلة
  • The menu offers several sinful desserts, including a triple chocolate mousse.
  • We shared a sinful dessert after dinner even though we were full.
  • She is famous for her sinful desserts at family gatherings.

sinful lifestyle

1
/sˈɪnfəl lˈaɪfstˌaɪl/
fixed phrase

morally wrong way of living

A way of living where a person often does things that their religion or society says are very wrong.

أمثلة
  • The pastor warned his followers about the dangers of a sinful lifestyle.
  • Some groups try to help people leave what they call a sinful lifestyle.
  • She rejected the idea that enjoying parties meant she had a sinful lifestyle.

sinful pleasure

1
/sˈɪnfəl plˈɛʒɚ/
fixed phrase

a guilty or morally doubtful pleasure

Something you enjoy a lot but feel is a little wrong or too much, like eating too much cake or watching too much TV.

أمثلة
  • Chocolate is my sinful pleasure after a long day.
  • For him, skipping work to play video games is a sinful pleasure.
  • She jokes that reality TV is her one sinful pleasure.

sinful thoughts

1
/sˈɪnfəl θˈɔts/
fixed phrase

morally wrong or impure thoughts

Thoughts that someone feels are very wrong, especially in a religious way, for example sexual or hateful thoughts.

أمثلة
  • He confessed that he struggled with sinful thoughts.
  • The book advises believers on how to avoid sinful thoughts.
  • She felt ashamed of what she called her sinful thoughts.

sinful treat

1
/sˈɪnfəl tɹˈit/
fixed phrase informal

very rich, indulgent snack

A small food or drink that is very rich and enjoyable, so you might feel a little guilty about having it.

أمثلة
  • On Fridays she allows herself one sinful treat from the bakery.
  • He opened the fridge looking for a sinful treat before bed.
  • These cupcakes are the perfect sinful treat for a birthday party.

sinful waste

1
/sˈɪnfəl wˈeɪst/
fixed phrase

shockingly bad waste

A very bad waste of something, which people feel is almost morally wrong.

أمثلة
  • Throwing away all that food is a sinful waste.
  • Many see the unused buildings as a sinful waste of public money.
  • He called the constant printing of emails a sinful waste of paper.

sinful waste of money

1
/sˈɪnfəl wˈeɪst əv mˈʌni/
fixed phrase

extremely wasteful spending of money

Spending money in a very bad way, so that people feel it is almost a moral wrong.

أمثلة
  • Buying that car was a sinful waste of money.
  • He thinks fancy fireworks are a sinful waste of money.
  • Many voters see the project as a sinful waste of money.

sinful world

1
/sˈɪnfəl wˈɚld/
fixed phrase literary

world viewed as full of sin

The world, seen as a place where many people do things that are very wrong in a religious way.

أمثلة
  • The sermon spoke of hope in a sinful world.
  • She tries to raise her children with strong values in what she sees as a sinful world.
  • Some writers describe modern society as a sinful world in need of change.

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