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venal

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Venal (adj) means relating to the veins in the body.

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Relating to the veins in the body.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Formed from Latin vēna (“vein”) and -al.

Synonyms

bribable dishonest corruptible purchasable

Related words

honest corrupt upright crooked fraudulent dishonest virtuous dishonorable

Rhymes for venal

renal penal adrenal arsenal phenomenal

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of venal?

"venal" (adj) means relating to the veins in the body.

What is another word for venal?

Other words for "venal" include bribable, dishonest, corruptible, purchasable.

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