Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: sinful
IPA transcription: [s'ɪnfəl]
Pronunciations of sinful
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adverb meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: iniquitous, sinful, ungodly
    Meaning: characterized by iniquity; wicked because it is believed to be a sin; "iniquitous deeds"; "he said it was sinful to wear lipstick"; "ungodly acts"
Usage examples
  • Sir, said he, for ye be wicked and sinful, and he is full blessed.
  • On the whole, though the price is sinful, carnations pay best;--it's a question, however, whether it's wise to have them wired.
  • Is it sinful to wish for any adornments other than wisdom and sobriety, a meek and loving spirit, good works, and other things of the kind?
  • "Let us remember his face and his clothes and his poor little boots, his coffin and his unhappy, sinful father, and how boldly he stood up for him alone against the whole school."
  • Let a man cease from his sinful thoughts, and all the world will soften towards him, and be ready to help him; let him put away his weakly and sickly thoughts, and lo, opportunities will spring up on every hand to aid his strong resolves; let him encourage good thoughts, and no hard fate shall bind him down to wretchedness and shame.
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