sinful
gb/sˈɪnfəl/ us/sˈɪnfəl/
B2
Inglés
~ 27100
Acepciones
0 acepciones
adjective
B2
property
1
morally wrong; against religious law
Morally bad; not obeying God or moral rules.
Patrón de uso:
[someone]/[something] is sinful
Error frecuente:
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.
Sinónimos
immoral (General word for not following accepted moral standards; slightly less religious in tone than "sinful".)
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wicked (Stronger and more emotional than "sinful"; can sound dramatic or old-fashioned in serious contexts.)
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ungodly (Emphasizes going against God or religion more directly than "sinful".)
Antónimos
virtuous (Emphasizes strong moral goodness, often as the opposite of a sinful character or life.)
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righteous (Stresses being morally right, especially in a religious sense, as the opposite of being sinful.)
Colocaciones
sinful behavior
|sinful lifestyle
|sinful thoughts
|sinful act
|sinful world
|sinful nature
Temas
religion
|ethics
|society
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- 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.
Patrón de uso:
[something] is sinful
Error frecuente:
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.
Sinónimos
decadent (Very rich and luxurious, especially food or lifestyle; often neutral or positive like "sinful" in this sense.)
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indulgent (Suggests allowing yourself extra pleasure or comfort; can be less playful than "sinful".)
Antónimos
wholesome (Suggests something good for your body or mind, without guilt or excess, the opposite of "sinful" desserts or pleasures.)
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plain (Simple and not rich or fancy, the opposite of a "sinful" dessert.)
Colocaciones
sinful dessert
|sinful chocolate
|sinful pleasure
|sinful treat
|sinful cake
|almost sinful
Temas
food
|daily life
|emotions
|food_drink
|daily_life
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- 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.
Patrón de uso:
[something] is sinful
Error frecuente:
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.
Sinónimos
outrageous (Stresses strong shock or anger about how bad something is; similar emotional force to "sinful" here.)
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disgraceful (Focuses on something being shameful or bringing dishonor, close to this sense of "sinful".)
Antónimos
acceptable (Describes something that is not especially good but not bad enough to shock or offend, the opposite of "sinful" in this sense.)
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reasonable (Suggests a fair or sensible level, especially of cost or amount, the opposite of a "sinful" amount or waste.)
Colocaciones
sinful waste
|sinful waste of money
|sinful amount
|sinful extravagance
|sinful neglect
Temas
opinions
|society
|emotions
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- 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.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
sinful
AFI
GB/sˈɪnfəl/
US/sˈɪnfəl/
Sílabas y acento
sin - ful (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (sin)
Formas de la palabra
Adjective
- Base: sinful
Familia de palabras
Expresiones
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.
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos
- 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.