sinful

• Qualifie ce qui est moralement répréhensible ou vicieux, souvent dans un contexte religieux, c'est-à-dire contraire à la loi divine ou à la morale.

Describes something that is morally wrong or wicked, often in a religious context.

1. Wicked or immoralB2formal

   Characterized by iniquity; considered wicked because it violates moral or religious law.

   Pécheur / coupable de péché

   • The preacher spoke against sinful behavior.
   • They believed gambling was a sinful activity.
   • He led a sinful life before finding redemption.

   Synonymescorruptdepravedevilimmoraliniquitousungodlyunholyvilewickedwrong

   Antonymesgodlyholyinnocentmoralpurerighteoussinlessvirtuous

2. Guilty of wrongdoingB2formal

   Having committed unrighteous or morally wrong acts.

   coupable de péché

   • She felt sinful after telling the lie.
   • The confession cleansed his sinful soul.
   • They sought forgiveness for their sinful past.

   Synonymeserrantguiltyimmoralsinningunrighteouswicked

   Antonymesinnocentvirtuous

3. Excessive or indulgentB2informal

   Far more than usual or expected; often used humorously to describe something deliciously indulgent.

   Pêché (au sens gourmand)

   • This chocolate cake is absolutely sinful!
   • She spent a sinful amount of money on shoes.
   • The dessert was so rich it felt sinful to eat.

   Synonymesdecadentextravagantindulgentlavishnaughtyoverindulgentwicked