How to Pronounce "venal"
word
ˈvinəɫ
VEE-nuhl
vˈiːnəl
VEE-nuhl
Definition
A venal person can be easily bribed or corrupted; they are willing to do dishonest things for money or personal gain.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈvinəɫ
British English
vˈiːnəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
VEE-nuhl
UK
VEE-nuhl
Listen in Context
The venal official accepted money to ignore the crime.
Many people lost trust in the venal judge.
The company fired its venal managers after the scandal.
Everyone knew he was a venal politician who only cared about personal gain.