Antonyms of adj sinful

3 senses of sinful

Sense 1
iniquitous, sinful, ungodly -- (characterized by iniquity; wicked because it is believed to be a sin; "iniquitous deeds"; "he said it was sinful to wear lipstick"; "ungodly acts")

INDIRECT (VIA wicked) -> virtuous -- (morally excellent)

Sense 2
sinful, unholy, wicked -- (having committed unrighteous acts; "a sinful person")

INDIRECT (VIA unrighteous) -> righteous -- (characterized by or proceeding from accepted standards of morality or justice; "the...prayer of a righteous man availeth much"- James 5:16)

Sense 3
extraordinary, over-the-top, sinful -- (far more than usual or expected; "an extraordinary desire for approval"; "it was an over-the-top experience")

INDIRECT (VIA immoderate) -> moderate -- (being within reasonable or average limits; not excessive or extreme; "moderate prices"; "a moderate income"; "a moderate fine"; "moderate demands"; "a moderate estimate"; "a moderate eater"; "moderate success"; "a kitchen of moderate size"; "the X-ray showed moderate enlargement of the heart")

Similarity of adj sinful

3 senses of sinful

Sense 1
iniquitous, sinful, ungodly -- (characterized by iniquity; wicked because it is believed to be a sin; "iniquitous deeds"; "he said it was sinful to wear lipstick"; "ungodly acts")
       => wicked (vs. virtuous) -- (morally bad in principle or practice)

Sense 2
sinful, unholy, wicked -- (having committed unrighteous acts; "a sinful person")
       => unrighteous (vs. righteous) -- (not righteous; "an unrighteous man"; "an unrighteous law")

Sense 3
extraordinary, over-the-top, sinful -- (far more than usual or expected; "an extraordinary desire for approval"; "it was an over-the-top experience")
       => immoderate (vs. moderate) -- (beyond reasonable limits; "immoderate laughter"; "immoderate spending")

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