"Venereal" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Physically or sexually transmitted diseases, especially those transmitted by sexual contact, such as syphilis, gonorrhea, and AIDS.
Adjective: relating to or dealing with venereal diseases, especially those transmitted by sexual intercourse.<br><br>Origin: From Latin "venereus," meaning "relating to Venus," the Roman goddess of love.<br><br>Example: "After their breakup, she suspected she contracted a venereally transmitted disease at their last encounter."
Relating to a venerable person or thing, especially one that is greatly respected because of their age, wisdom or dignity.