Antonyms for sinful

Grammar : Adj

Spell : sin-fuhl

Phonetic Transcription : ˈsɪn fəl

Definition of sinful

Origin : Old English synnfull "full of sin, wicked, unholy, contrary to the laws of God;" see sin (n.) + -ful. Weakened sense of "contrary to propriety or decency" is from 1863. Related: Sinfully; sinfulness.

adj immoral, criminal

Example sentences :

She had to sacrifice her sinful and shameful affections; no more.
Extract from : « Little Dorrit » by Charles Dickens

Do you not begin to feel prayer is really the help for this sinful world?
Extract from : « The Ministry of Intercession » by Andrew Murray

Why does the whole world, with all its delights, exist if it is sinful and must be renounced?
Extract from : « Father Sergius » by Leo Tolstoy

I am not a devil, but only a sinful woman who has lost her way, not figuratively but literally!'
Extract from : « Father Sergius » by Leo Tolstoy

He fled in fear the fatal scourge, seeking shelter, a sinful man, and entered in.
Extract from : « Beowulf » by Anonymous

He 'blessed the condition of the birds, beasts, and fishes, for they had not a sinful nature.
Extract from : « Bunyan » by James Anthony Froude

I saw that the justice of God and my sinful soul could embrace and kiss each other.
Extract from : « Bunyan » by James Anthony Froude

Perhaps that sinful money might be equally malign to his own household.
Extract from : « A Singer from the Sea » by Amelia Edith Huddleston Barr

So we couldn't have our children dirty and sinful too, you know, Possy!
Extract from : « Five Mice in a Mouse-trap » by Laura E. Richards

As far as my weak and vain and sinful nature will permit, uncle!
Extract from : « The Christian » by Hall Caine

Synonyms for sinful

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