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venial

adjective

Pardonable; able to be forgiven.

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Word Facts

Word length
6
Starts with
V
Ends with
L
Contains
EN
Scrabble score
9
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

How it sounds

Pronunciation

/ˈviːni.əl/ /ˈviːni.əl/

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Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. Pardonable; able to be forgiven.

    “a venial sin”

  2. Excusable; trifling

    “His venial youthful indiscretions.”

In context

Example Sentences

a venial sin
His venial youthful indiscretions.

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