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
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British Dictionary definitions for deadly sins
deadly sins
pl n
theol
the sins of pride, covetousness, lust, envy, gluttony, anger, and sloth