Definition of venial

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • venial is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 9
  • venial is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 9
  • venial is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 12

Definition of venial


  • easily excused or forgiven (adjective)

    Examples

    1. a venial error

    Synonyms

    1. excusable
    2. forgivable
  • warranting only temporal punishment (adjective)

    Examples

    1. venial sin

    Synonyms

    1. minor

See definition of venial in Merriam Webster