venially

adv

Etymology: From venial + -ly.

1. In a venial manner.

   “The Antients venially delighted in flouriſhing Gardens; […]”

   “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.”