Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for SIN'FUL
SIN'FUL, a. [from sin.]
- Tainted with sin; wicked; iniquitous; criminal; unholy; as, sinful men. Ah, sinful nation, a people laden with iniquity! – Isa. i.
- Containing sin, or consisting in sin; contrary to the laws of God; as, sinful actions; sinful thoughts; sinful words.
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