Morally
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈmɔɹəli/ · Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Morally is an adverb meaning In terms of morals or ethics.
Meaning
In terms of morals or ethics.
More Meanings
- In keeping of requirements of morality.
- To all intents and purposes; practically.
- (mathematics) Used to clarify that a statement is made in analogy, and every detail may not be strictly true.
Example Sentences
to behave morally
Morally, it is a difficult issue to deal with.
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.
There is no pressure to leave, Mondelez chief executive Dirk Van de Put admitted last week, claiming that investors did not “morally care” whether companies such as the Chicago-based chocolate maker did business in Russia.
Word Forms
- more morally
Synonyms for morally
Depending on context, synonyms include decently, modestly, righteously, becomingly, chastely, continently.
Antonyms for morally
Common opposites include immorally, amorally.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include virtuously, ethically, morality, mentally, ethical, mental.
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