adj.
Pronunciation: ' v ē -n ē - ə l, -ny ə l
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French veniel, from Late Latin venialis, from Latin venia favor, indulgence, pardon; akin to Latin venus love, charm ― more at WIN
Date: 14th century
: of a kind that can be remitted : FORGIVABLE , PARDONABLE also : meriting no particular censure or notice : EXCUSABLE < venial faults>
– ve · nial · ly adverb
– ve · nial · ness noun