venial
venial · more venial · most venial
lässlich, läßlich
Able to be forgiven; worthy of forgivenessAble to be forgiven; worthy of forgiveness.
/ˈviːni.əl/
Meaning
3 sensesAble to be forgiven; worthy of forgiveness.
lässlich, läßlich
easily excused or forgiven
Able to be forgiven; worthy of forgiveness.
(especially, often)Worthy of forgiveness because trifling (trivial).
His venial youthful indiscretions.
Not causing spiritual death.
Translations
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By meaning 1
pardonable; able to be forgiven:
Origin
From Old French venial, borrowed from Late Latin veniālem (“pardonable”), from Latin veniaFrom Old French venial, borrowed from Late Latin veniālem (“pardonable”), from Latin venia (“forgiveness”).
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Forms
more venial, most venial| Comparative | more venial Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most venial Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
4 synonymsClose in meaning
- warranting only temporal punishment:minor
- easily excused or forgiven:excusableforgivable
Antonyms
3 antonymsWord family
4 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form