deadly sins

dead·ly SINS

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ded-lee sinz]
- /ˈdɛd li sɪnz/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ded-lee sinz]
- /ˈdɛd li sɪnz/

Definitions of deadly sins words

noun plural deadly sins the sins of pride, covetousness, lust, envy, gluttony, anger, and sloth 3
noun deadly sins the seven capital sins (pride, covetousness, lust, anger, gluttony, envy, and sloth) 3
noun deadly sins plural of deadly sin. 0

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Origin of deadly sins

First appearance:

before 1300

One of the 15% oldest English words

1300-50; Middle English deedly synnes

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Parts of speech for Deadly sins

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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deadly sins popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 56% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

deadly sins usage trend in Literature

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