sinless

/'sinlis/
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Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Free from sin; morally perfect; without guilt or wrongdoing: Describes a state of complete moral purity, having never committed a sin or moral transgression.
Usage
  • The adjective "sinless" is used to describe a person, life, or state that is entirely pure from a moral or religious perspective. It is a formal term often found in theological, philosophical, or literary contexts.
  • It typically functions as an attributive adjective (e.g., a sinless life) or a predicative adjective (e.g., He was considered sinless).
Examples
  • According to Christian doctrine, Jesus led a sinless life.
  • The monk strived for a sinless existence through meditation and good deeds.
  • In the story, the child was portrayed as innocent and sinless.
  • They believed the ritual would make them sinless again.
Advanced Usage
  • Theologically: Often used to describe divine beings, saviors, or a hypothetical state of humanity before a "fall" from grace.
    • The concept of original sin suggests that no human is born sinless.
  • Rhetorically or ironically: Can be used to emphasize perceived innocence, often with a hint of skepticism or sarcasm.
    • "Oh, don't look at me with those sinless eyes; I know you ate the last cookie."
Variants and Related Words
  • Sinlessness (noun): The state or quality of being sinless.
    • Theologians debate the possibility of achieving sinlessness.
  • Sin (noun/verb): The act or state that "sinless" is defined against.
  • Sinful (adjective): The direct antonym, meaning characterized by or full of sin.
Synonyms
  • Immaculate: Spotlessly clean or pure, especially in a moral sense.
  • Innocent: Free from moral wrong; not corrupted. (Note: "Innocent" can also imply a lack of knowledge or experience, which "sinless" does not necessarily convey).
  • Pure: Free from moral fault or corruption.
  • Guiltless: Free from guilt; innocent of wrongdoing.
  • Blameless: Not deserving blame; innocent.
Antonyms
  • Sinful
  • Guilty
  • Wicked
  • Corrupt
  • Impure
Idioms and Phrases
  • (As) pure/sinless as the driven snow: An idiom emphasizing extreme purity and innocence.
    • She presented herself as pure as the driven snow, but we knew better.
  • No one is sinless: A proverbial phrase acknowledging universal human imperfection.
    • You shouldn't judge him so harshly; no one is sinless.
Adjective
  1. free from sin

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