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 seven deadly sins (1 of 2)
British Dictionary definitions for seven deadly sins (2 of 2)
deadly sins
pl n
theol
the sins of pride, covetousness, lust, envy, gluttony, anger, and sloth
Cultural definitions for seven deadly sins
seven deadly sins
Widely known in the Middle Ages as sins that lead to damnation. They are: pride, covetousness (greed), lust, anger, gluttony, envy, and sloth. (See mortal sin/venial sin.)