Peccadillo

Pronunciation: /pɛkəˈdɪloʊ/

Definitions of peccadillo

noun a small, relatively unimportant offense or sin

Example Sentences

A1 A peccadillo is a small fault or sin that is not considered very serious.

A2 She forgave him for his peccadilloes and moved on with their relationship.

B1 His peccadillo of always being late started to annoy his friends.

B2 The politician's peccadilloes were exposed by the media, causing a scandal.

C1 While she was a respected leader, her peccadilloes tarnished her reputation.

C2 Despite his many peccadilloes, he was still considered a great artist.

Examples of peccadillo in a Sentence

formal His reputation was tarnished by a minor peccadillo that was blown out of proportion.

informal Don't worry about that peccadillo, it's not a big deal.

slang That peccadillo was totally lame, dude.

figurative Her tendency to interrupt others was seen as a peccadillo in social settings.

Grammatical Forms of peccadillo

• plural: peccadillos
• comparative: more peccadillo
• superlative: most peccadillo
• present tense: peccadilloes
• future tense: will peccadillo
• perfect tense: has peccadilloed
• continuous tense: is peccadilloing
• singular: peccadillo
• positive degree: peccadillo
• infinitive: to peccadillo
• gerund: peccadilloing
• participle: peccadilloed

Origin and Evolution of peccadillo

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Spanish

Story behind the word: The word 'peccadillo' originated from Spanish, derived from the word 'pecadillo' which means a small sin or fault.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'peccadillo' has come to be used in English to refer to a minor offense or wrongdoing, often with a humorous or lighthearted connotation.