Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

as sin

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.37 in modern English

Syllables: as sin
IPA

5

Scrabble Score

5

Letters

1

Syllables

4

Unique Chars

Meaning

adv

To a great extent or degree; very.

Example Sentences

"There is no way you'll lift it yourself, it's heavy as sin."
"CAPTAIN: I understand, and I'll patronize you. I'll take every ticket, and pay you cash, and Jedidah shall come and see the beautiful rival. / JEDIDAH: Beautiful! She's as homely as sin."
"As for Janie, she stood there, petrified, and now her face had become as ugly as sin, and as vicious, and as malevolent."
"The clouds covered a liquid surface black as sin."

Etymology

Generalization of previous similes, e.g. evil as sin, common as sin, imputable as sin.

Questions

What does as sin mean?: To a great extent or degree; very.
Where does as sin come from?: Generalization of previous similes, e.g. evil as sin, common as sin, imputable as sin.

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