NYT Dictionary

VENALLY

AdverbVE-nal-lyve-nal-ly · 3 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2023, 2026

Meaning

In a venal fashion; mercenarily or in a manner subject to corruption.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

Etymology tree English venal Middle English -ly English -ly English venally From venal + -ly.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

dishonestlydeceitfully

Antonyms

honestly

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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