Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

venialness

Noun

/ˈviː.ni.əl.nəs/

Definition

The quality of being venial; a minor or forgivable offence or sin.

Examples

Despite his mistakes, the venialness of his actions allowed his peers to forgive him.
The priest explained that venial sins could be absolved through simple acts of contrition.

Meaning

Venialness refers to the state of being forgiving or excusable. In moral or religious contexts, it describes sins that do not sever a person’s relationship with the divine or are considered lesser compared to mortal sins.