adv
morally
MO-ruh-lee
adv
1
In terms of right and wrong conduct.
"He felt morally obligated to report the crime."
"Was it morally justified to break the promise?"
2
For all practical purposes; virtually.
"The two proposals are morally identical, even if the wording differs."
How to Use Morally
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFrom an ethical point of view, or (less commonly) "as good as" / "practically."
Common pairings
morally wrong
morally obligated
morally bankrupt
Word Forms
more morally comparative, most morally superlative
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Etymology
From moral + -ly.