The term 'ventilated, in a way' can be described by two crossword solutions: HOLEY (5 letters) and louvered (8 letters). HOLEY is an adjective that describes something that has been made with holes, while louvered is an adjective that describes something that has been made with slats or strips. Both words refer to objects that have been designed to allow air to pass through them, making them ventilated in a way.