1. in a way that is forgivable or excusable; not seriously wrong
Usage: often used in religious contexts

Examples

• He had sinned only venially, according to church doctrine.
• The mistake was venially made and easily corrected.
• She acted venially in her small deception about being late.
• The priest assured him that his transgression was venially committed.
• His white lie was venially told to spare her feelings.
• The error was venially overlooked by the understanding teacher.