venally

• Adverbe signifiant « de manière corrompue ou malhonnête, notamment en échange d'argent ou d'un intérêt personnel ». Dérivé de l'adjectif « vénal », il décrit des actions motivées par la corruption ou des intérêts matériels égoïstes.

An adverb meaning "in a corrupt or dishonest manner, especially in exchange for money or personal gain." It is derived from the adjective 'venal' and is used to describe actions motivated by bribery or selfish material interests.

1. In a corrupt or dishonest mannerC2formal

   Acting in a way that is motivated by bribery, greed, or dishonest gain.

   de manière vé nale

   • The official acted venally, accepting bribes to approve the contract.
   • He was accused of behaving venally by selling confidential information.
   • The politician was known for acting venally, prioritizing personal profit over public service.

   Synonymescorruptlycrookedlydishonestlyunethically

   Antonymesethicallyhonestlymorallyscrupulouslyvirtuously