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morally

American  
[mawr-uh-lee, mor-] / ˈmɔr ə li, ˈmɒr- /

adverb

  1. in a moral manner.

  2. from a moral point of view.

    morally reprehensible.

  3. virtuously.

  4. virtually; practically.


Etymology

Origin of morally

First recorded in 1350–1400; moral + -ly


Example Sentences

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There’s a significant difference, legally and morally, between financial mismanagement and elder financial abuse.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 22, 2026

Then there were those that seemed excessive or even morally questionable.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026

The panel determined Burwood's conduct was "morally reprehensible, showed premeditated behaviour and indicated a deep-seated attitudinal problem".

From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026

Ritualized practices help patients, families and clinicians acknowledge realities that are emotionally and morally significant but difficult to express.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2026

He explained that the rating agencies were morally bankrupt and living in fear of becoming actually bankrupt.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis

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