Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- From a moral point of view; with reference to the moral law; in a moral or ethical sense; ethically.
- In accordance with moral law; rightly; virtuously; uprightly.
- Virtually; practically; to all intents and purposes.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- adverb In a moral or ethical sense; according to the rules of morality.
- adverb According to moral rules; virtuously.
- adverb In moral qualities; in disposition and character.
- adverb In a manner calculated to serve as the basis of action; according to the usual course of things and human judgment; according to reason and probability.
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.
- adverb Relating to
morals orethics . - adverb In keeping of requirements of
morality .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- adverb in a moral manner
- adverb with respect to moral principles
Etymologies
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Examples
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But I think, under the circumstances, 'e was morally -- _morally_ -- justified.
The Divine Fire May Sinclair 1904
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For one thing they are morally better -- I repeat, _morally_ better.
Piano Mastery Talks with Master Pianists and Teachers Harriette Brower 1898
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˜morally right or morally wrong™ that really has no content outside of the legislative arena provided by the divine.
Gertrude Elizabeth Margaret Anscombe Driver, Julia 2009
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I used to the term "morally corrupt" in the column.
The Seattle Times 2011
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Kids can be busted for drugs in the bathroom of the school and still the term morally wrong won't be used.
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Kids can be busted for drugs in the bathroom of the school and still the term morally wrong won't be used.
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Kids can be busted for drugs in the bathroom of the school and still the term morally wrong won't be used.
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A number of the nation's social critics have been saying lately that America is what they call a morally bewildered society.
Press Conference By The President ITY National Archives 1995
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I think that the original posting states the problem in morally absolute terms that may not be helpful in dealing with the problem.
Economics of Obesity, Arnold Kling | EconLog | Library of Economics and Liberty 2009
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I cannot believe the mess your country is in morally, spiritually .. you should be ashamed.
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