ethically

C1 Topic:Describing Qualities

US /ˈɛθɪkəli/ UK /ˈɛθɪkəli/ See IPA manual

Freq #31456

Meanings

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adv
In a way that follows accepted moral principles.

The company says its coffee is ethically sourced from local farmers.

Thesaurus

Opposites

unethically

Word family

Related forms morally

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Phrases (1)

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ethically unacceptable
contrary to moral principles to a degree that prevents approval

Adverb + adjective

Etymology

From ethical + -ly.

Topics

Describing Qualities Word Formation & Derivatives

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