morally
ˈmɔːr.əl.i
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Definition of morally - Reverso English Dictionary

Adverb

1.
moral standardsin keeping with requirements of morality
  • His decision was morally justified.
ethically righteously
2.
ethicsin a way that relates to morals or ethics
  • She acted morally in a difficult situation.
ethically righteously
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Expressions with morally

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lacking moral principles or ethical values
The company was accused of being morally bankrupt.
having good ethical principles
The judge is known to be morally sound.
likely unfair, corrupt, or not guided by right conduct
The deal looked shady, so investors avoided the morally suspect company.

Origin of morally

Latin, moralis (pertaining to manners)

Terms with morally included in their meaning

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rightadj.
ethically correct
morally good or justified
ethics
male who is virtuous and morally upright
badadj.
ethics
morally wrong or evil
goodadj.
moral quality
morally right or virtuous
eviladj.
morality
morally corrupt or wicked in nature
moral quality
the quality of being morally good
moral correctness
be morally justified or fair
ethical doctor
doctor who is morally upright

Examples of morally in a sentence

  • Morally, he couldn't agree with the decision.
  • He behaved morally despite the pressure.
  • They judged the action morally wrong.

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  1. French:moralement, de façon morale, ...
  2. German:moralisch, ...
  3. Italian:moralmente, ...
  4. Spanish:moralmente, ...
  5. Portuguese:moralmente, de forma ética, ...
  6. Chinese:在道德上, 道德地, ...
  7. Japanese:道徳的に, 正しく, ...
  8. Arabic:مِن الناحية الأَخْلاقِيَّة, أخلاقياً, ...
  9. Hebrew:מוּסָרִית, ...
  10. Russian:морально, с моральной точки зрения, ...
  11. Ukrainian:морально, ...
  12. Hindi:नैतिक रूप से, ...
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