morally

Meanings

1. 1
   adv

   with respect to moral principles

   morally unjustified

2. 2
   adv

   in a moral manner

   The teens acted morally under the circumstances.

3. 3
   adv

   In terms of morals or ethics.

   Morally, it is a difficult issue to deal with.

4. 4
   adv

   In keeping of requirements of morality.

   to behave morally

5. 5
   adv

   Used to clarify that a statement is made in analogy, and every detail may not be strictly true.

   In the short exact sequence 0#92;xrightarrow#123;q#125;A#92;xrightarrow#123;r#125;B#92;xrightarrow#123;s#125;C#92;xrightarrow#123;t#125;0, B is morally A#92;timesC, even if in reality the sequence may fail to split.

6. 6
   adv

   To all intents and purposes; practically.

Etymology

From Middle English morali, moralli, morally, equivalent to moral + -ly.