morally
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morally
- /ˈmɔɹəli/ US
- /ˈmɒɹəli/ UK
- /ˈmɑɹəli/ New York City
Where it comes from
From Middle English morali, moralli, morally, equivalent to moral + -ly.
adverb more morally · most morally
- In terms of morals or ethics. Morally, it is a difficult issue to deal with.
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In keeping of requirements of morality.
to behave morally
Similar: decently, modestly, righteously, becomingly, chastely, continently, correctly, decorously, deservingly, dutifully, duteously, meritoriously
- To all intents and purposes; practically.
- Used to clarify that a statement is made in analogy, and every detail may not be strictly true. In the short exact sequence 0#92;xrightarrow#123;q#125;A#92;xrightarrow#123;r#125;B#92;xrightarrow#123;s#125;C#92;xrightarrow#123;t#125;0, B is morally A#92;timesC, even if in reality the sequence may fail to split.
Opposite: immorally
Thesaurus
Closest in meaning: virtuously, ethically, morality, mentally, ethical, mental, ethics, morale, psychological, psychologically, justly, honorably, uprightly, righteously, scrupulously, respectably
adverb
Opposite: immorally
Translations
Every language
adv in a moral manner
| Español | moralmente |
|---|---|
| Português | moralmente |
| Deutsch | moralisch |
| Ελληνικά | ηθικά ithiká |
| Русский | мора́льно morálʹno |
adv relating to morals or ethics
| Español | moralmente |
|---|---|
| Português | moralmente |
| Deutsch | moralisch |
| Ελληνικά | ηθικά ithiká |
| Русский | мора́льно morálʹno |
Talk about this word "morally." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/morally. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026. morally. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/morally "morally." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/morally.Cite this
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title = {morally},
howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
year = {2026},
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urldate = {2026-11-06}
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