deadly sins


plural noun

the seven sins of pride, covetousness, lust, anger, gluttony, envy, and sloth.
Also called seven deadly sins, capital sins.

Origin of deadly sins

1300–50; Middle English deedly synnes

British Dictionary definitions for deadly sins

deadly sins

pl n

theol the sins of pride, covetousness, lust, envy, gluttony, anger, and sloth