seven deadly sins

plural noun

1. the seven sins of pride, covetousness, lust, anger, gluttony, envy, and sloth.

pl n

1. a fuller name for the deadly sins

pl n

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

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.)