Definition of MORALLY

morally

Adverb

  • with respect to moral principles
    • "morally unjustified"
  • in a moral manner
    • "he acted morally under the circumstances"

Adv

  • In terms of morals or ethics.
  • In keeping of requirements of morality.
  • To all intents and purposes; practically.
  • Used to clarify that a statement is made in analogy, and every detail may not be strictly true.

Examples

  • "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."
  • "Morally, it is a difficult issue to deal with."
  • "to behave morally"

Origin / Etymology

From moral + -ly.

Synonyms

virtuously

Antonyms

immorally

Scrabble Score: 12

morally: valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
morally: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
morally: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

morally is a valid Words With Friends word