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Meaning of venial

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

venial

Pronunciation:/ˈviːni.əl/

adjective

Definitions

  1. Pardonable; able to be forgiven.

    Example: a venial sin

  2. Excusable; trifling

    Example: His venial youthful indiscretions.

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/venial

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