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Synonyms for peccadillo

Grammar : Noun
Spell : pek-uh-dil-oh
Phonetic Transcription : ˌpɛk əˈdɪl oʊ

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Définition of peccadillo

Origin :
  • "slight sin," 1590s (earlier in corrupt form peccadilian, 1520s), from Spanish pecadillo, diminutive of pecado "a sin," from Latin peccatum "a sin, fault, error," noun use of neuter past participle of peccare "to miss, mistake, make a mistake, do amiss; transgress, offend, be licentious, sin," perhaps literally "to stumble," from a PIE verbal root *ped- "to walk, stumble, fall," related to the root of foot (n.).
  • noun small fault
Example sentences :
  • In the world's eyes a matrimonial slip outweighs a peccadillo.
  • Extract from : « Evan Harrington, Complete » by George Meredith
  • There is such family loyalty that every peccadillo is consecrated.
  • Extract from : « The Story of My Life, volumes 4-6 » by Augustus J. C. Hare
  • Rain, exposure at dewfall on the searocks, a peccadillo at my time of life.
  • Extract from : « Ulysses » by James Joyce
  • But had he not atoned for this peccadillo fifty-fold by the results of his absence?
  • Extract from : « Short Stories of the New America » by Various
  • In fact, homicide on the frontier, as compared with horse-stealing, is a peccadillo.
  • Extract from : « Frontier Folk » by George Booth
  • What she formerly regarded as a monstrous crime, she now spoke of as a peccadillo.
  • Extract from : « File No. 113 » by Emile Gaboriau
  • In truth they had shared in the indiscretion and been partners in the peccadillo.
  • Extract from : « Second String » by Anthony Hope
  • The examiner had committed a peccadillo, George a terrible crime.
  • Extract from : « The Roll-Call » by Arnold Bennett
  • The peccadillo on his part had been very small, but he must be assured.
  • Extract from : « John Caldigate » by Anthony Trollope
  • Question follows question; and my peccadillo stands confessed.
  • Extract from : « The Life of the Fly » by J. Henri Fabre

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