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Meanings of sinful in anglès

Characterized by iniquity; wicked because it is believed to be a sin.

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Far more than usual or expected.

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Examples for "extraordinary"
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South Africa finds itself in an extraordinary political situation at the moment.
The South African
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Judges need to be able to reject sentencing guidelines in extraordinary cases.
The Guardian
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I saw her live in New York not so long ago: extraordinary.
The Guardian
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She said the attack is an extraordinary and unprecedented act of violence.
Radio NZ
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On any measure, 1997 has been an extraordinary year for the economy.
The Irish Times
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It will also use the funds to develop over-the-top and direct-to-consumer services.
Reuters
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Image: HBO And it's so over-the-top, you can't help but enjoy it.
The South African
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However, you may not be able to resist marginally over-the-top suggestions after.
The South African
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It's okay to say no, particularly if you're deflecting someone's over-the-top requests.
The South African
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People living with HIV share some of the over-the-top reactions they've encountered.
BBC

Having committed unrighteous acts.

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Usage of sinful in anglès
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In the deep pit below, the sinful ones dance in torturing flames.
American Indian Stories
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His conduct in the former case is praiseworthy, in the latter sinful.
Summa Theologica, Part II-II (Secunda Secundae) / Translated by ...
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All virtue is madness in a world so sinful; nevertheless I go.
The Suitors of Yvonne: being a portion of the memoirs of the Sie...
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Several generations passed before the American clergy determined that dancing was sinful.
The new yorker
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The sheikh is bound to say these programs are sinful, he said.
Reuters
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I believe that in the sight of God both are equally sinful.
The Adventure of Living : a Subjective Autobiography
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Peace in a sinful course is one of the greatest of curses.
The Riches of Bunyan: Selected from His Works
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Spanish bishops are said to have sacked those deemed to be sinful.
The Irish Times
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There was nothing very sinful in the debut of this little intrigue.
A Fascinating Traitor: An Anglo-Indian Story
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God sending His own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh .
Summa Theologica, Part I-II (Pars Prima Secundae) / From the Com...
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Both are foolish in the extreme, and not less sinful than foolish.
The World's Great Sermons, Volume 03: Massillon to Mason
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Better than to worship with a sinful worship; sinful and vain also.
Barchester Towers
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To cover the body and the head whilst eating would be sinful.
From the Caves and Jungles of Hindostan
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Because in our present state of imperfection we are sinful and selfish.
The Happiness of Heaven / By a Father of the Society of Jesus
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I sense more here than simple stubbornness, more even than sinful obstinacy.
Gather, Darkness!
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The lives of those that are sinful sink into the lowest depths.
The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 3 / Books 8,...
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