Venial” is an adjective meaning a slight or forgivable offense, sin, or fault that is not serious and warrants only mild reproach, often contrasted with “mortal” in religious contexts like Catholicism. It is pronounced /ˈviː.ni.əl/ (VEE-nee-uhl), with phonetic guides confirming “vee-nee-uhl” or “VEE-nyul” variants. Examples include: “Gossiping is often seen as a venial sin,” “His tardiness was a venial error,” or “The mistake was venial and easily forgiven.” The word originates from Late Latin v