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morally

/ˈmɔːr.ə.li/
mor · al · ly
Adjective:moral
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• adverb

1

With reference to the principles of right and wrong behavior; from a moral or ethical standpoint.

Example

"While the company's decision was legally permissible, many employees felt it was morally indefensible."

2

In a manner that conforms to accepted standards of goodness, honesty, and integrity.

Example

"The community leaders urged citizens to act morally and look out for their vulnerable neighbors."

3

According to practical probability or everyday human experience rather than strict mathematical proof; virtually.

Example

"Without additional funding before the end of the quarter, it is morally impossible for the research team to complete the trial."

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• Rhymes for morally

• Nearby Words

moralize
moralizer
moralizingly
morally
morals
morans falls
morass

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from the adjective moral—which derives via Old French from the Latin moralis ('proper behavior of a person in society', coined by Cicero from mos, meaning 'custom')—combined with the adverbial suffix -ly.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Morally. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/morally
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