VENIAL

Meaning

Able to be forgiven; worthy of forgiveness.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From Old French venial, borrowed from Late Latin veniālem (“pardonable”), from Latin venia (“forgiveness”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

• 2024-09-14AENJILV
• 2023-12-12NVALIBE
• 2023-06-25AYEVLIN