Live in sin

verb phrase

To live together as a couple without being married.

Sarah and Robert decided to live in sin before getting married.
Visual representation of "live in sin" - To live together as a couple without being married

Often appears as...

  • choose to live in sin
  • couple live in sin

Usage tips

Colloquial, Disapproving

Idiomatic

verb phrase

To live together as a couple without being married.

Sarah and Robert decided to live in sin before getting married.
Visual representation of "live in sin" - To live together as a couple without being married

Often appears as...

  • choose to live in sin
  • couple live in sin

Usage tips

Colloquial, Disapproving

Idiomatic

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Visual representation of "live in sin"
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Cultural Sensitivity

This phrase can be considered judgmental or outdated in cultures where cohabitation is normal.

Illustration for Cultural Sensitivity
They were warned that older relatives might view them deciding to live in sin as scandalous.
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Emotional Connotation

'Live in sin' often carries a negative undertone implying moral disapproval.

Illustration for Emotional Connotation
Despite the gossip, the couple was content to live in sin.
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Informal Usage

Used in informal contexts, this phrase might not be appropriate for formal or written English.

Illustration for Informal Usage
When joking, they'd say they're living in sin.
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Cultural Sensitivity

This phrase can be considered judgmental or outdated in cultures where cohabitation is normal.

Illustration for Cultural Sensitivity
They were warned that older relatives might view them deciding to live in sin as scandalous.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Emotional Connotation

'Live in sin' often carries a negative undertone implying moral disapproval.

Illustration for Emotional Connotation
Despite the gossip, the couple was content to live in sin.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Informal Usage

Used in informal contexts, this phrase might not be appropriate for formal or written English.

Illustration for Informal Usage
When joking, they'd say they're living in sin.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Cultural Sensitivity

This phrase can be considered judgmental or outdated in cultures where cohabitation is normal.

Illustration for Cultural Sensitivity
They were warned that older relatives might view them deciding to live in sin as scandalous.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Emotional Connotation

'Live in sin' often carries a negative undertone implying moral disapproval.

Illustration for Emotional Connotation
Despite the gossip, the couple was content to live in sin.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Informal Usage

Used in informal contexts, this phrase might not be appropriate for formal or written English.

Illustration for Informal Usage
When joking, they'd say they're living in sin.
Visual representation of the word "Live in sin"

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