Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈsɪn.fəl.i/
KK: /ˈsɪnfəli/
Definition
In a way that is morally wrong or wicked.
Example
She indulged in sinfully rich chocolate cake at the party.
Conversation

Have you tried that new dessert place downtown?

Not yet, but I heard their cakes are sinfully delicious!

I went there yesterday, and they really are amazing.

I need to go soon; I can't resist anything sinfully sweet!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
wickedly
immorally
depravedly
Antonyms
virtuously
righteously
morally
Root Explanation
Sinfully → It is formed from "sin" (from Old English "syn", meaning wrongdoing or transgression) and "-fully" (meaning in a manner full of). The word "sinfully" means in a manner full of sin or wrongdoing.
Memory Tip
Think of someone acting in a way that is full of wrongdoing ('sin') — that's why 'sinfully' describes such behavior.
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