adj
venial
Venial (adj) means Easily excused or forgiven.
adj
1
Easily excused or forgiven.
2
So minor a fault that it can easily be pardoned.
"His venial youthful indiscretions."
3
Not resulting in the death of the spirit.
Easily confused with
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Etymology
Came from Old French venial, itself borrowed from Late Latin veniālem (“pardonable”), from Latin venia (“forgiveness”).
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What is the meaning of venial?
"venial" (adj) means easily excused or forgiven.
What is another word for venial?
Other words for "venial" include excusable, forgivable, minor.
What is the opposite of venial?
Opposites of "venial" include unforgivable, mortal.
What are the different meanings of venial?
"venial" has 3 main meanings: 1. Easily excused or forgiven; 2. So minor a fault that it can easily be pardoned; 3. Not resulting in the death of the spirit.
