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Genially vs Venially - What's the difference?

genially | venially |

As adverbs the difference between genially and venially

is that genially is in a genial manner; gaily; cheerfully while venially is in a venial manner.

genially

English

Adverb

(en adverb)
  • In a genial manner; gaily; cheerfully.
  • (Johnson)
  • (obsolete) By genius or nature; naturally.
  • Some men are genially disposed to some opinions. — Glanvill.

    venially

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • In a venial manner.
  • * {{quote-book, year=1884, author=Thomas Fowler, title=Progressive Morality, chapter=, edition= citation
  • , passage=With regard to all the failings and offences which fall under this head, it may be remarked that, from their false show of generosity, society is apt to treat them too venially , except where they entail degradation or disgrace. }}
  • * {{quote-book, year=1920, author=Rev. E. J. Quigley, title=The Divine Office, chapter=, edition= citation
  • , passage=And a person may sin venially by the inversion of the Hours, The obligation binds sub veniali only. }}