Venial

ENZH

What Does Venial Mean?

  • 可宽恕的
  • 轻罪的

Venial Pronunciation

/ˈviː.ni.əl/

Venial Definition

adjective

Definition

Able to be forgiven; a minor sin or offense.

In ZH

可以被宽恕的;一种轻微的罪或过错。

How to Use Venial in a Sentence

  • His mistakes were venial, not deserving of harsh punishment.
  • The teacher considered the late homework a venial offense.
  • In the eyes of the law, this was a venial crime.
  • She committed a venial sin by telling a little white lie.
  • The church teaches that venial sins can be forgiven easily.