morally

English

Etymology

moral + -ly

Pronunciation

  • (General American) IPA(key): /ˈmɔɹəli/
  • (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈmɒɹəli/
  • (NYC) IPA(key): /ˈmɑɹəli/
  • Hyphenation: mor‧al‧ly
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Adverb

morally (comparative more morally, superlative most morally)

  1. In terms of morals or ethics.
    Morally, it is a difficult issue to deal with.
  2. In keeping of requirements of morality.
    to behave morally
  3. to all intents and purposes; practically.

Antonyms

  • (in keeping of requirements of morality): immorally

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