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Meaning of MORALLY

Pronunciation:  m'orulee

 
WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. [adv]  with respect to moral principles; "morally unjustified"
  2. [adv]  in a moral manner; "he acted morally under the circumstances"
 

MORALLY is a 7 letter word that starts with M.

 

 Synonyms: virtuously
 
 Antonyms: amorally, immorally
 

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Mor"al*ly\, adv.
1. In a moral or ethical sense; according to the rules of
   morality.

         By good, good morally so called, ``bonum honestum''
         ought chiefly to be understood.       --South.

2. According to moral rules; virtuously. ``To live morally.''
   --Dryden.

3. In moral qualities; in disposition and character; as, one
   who physically and morally endures hardships.

4. 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.

         It is morally impossible for an hypocrite to keep
         himself long upon his guard.          --L'Estrange.

 

 

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