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- [mawr-uh-lee, mor-]
- /ˈmɔr ə li, ˈmɒr-/
- /ˈmɒrəli/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mawr-uh-lee, mor-]
- /ˈmɔr ə li, ˈmɒr-/
Definitions of morally word
- adverb morally in a moral manner. 1
- adverb morally from a moral point of view: morally reprehensible. 1
- adverb morally virtuously. 1
- adverb morally virtually; practically. 1
- noun morally Relating to morals or ethics. 1
- adverb morally in moral terms 1
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Origin of morally
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
Middle English word dating back to 1350-1400; See origin at moral, -ly
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Parts of speech for Morally
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
morally popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for morally
adv morally
- scrupulously — having scruples, or moral or ethical standards; having or showing a strict regard for what one considers right; principled: scrupulous about defending human rights.
- properly — adapted or appropriate to the purpose or circumstances; fit; suitable: the proper time to plant strawberries.
- appropriately — suitable or fitting for a particular purpose, person, occasion, etc.: an appropriate example; an appropriate dress.
- fairly — in a fair manner; justly or honestly; impartially.
- honestly — in an honest manner.
adjective morally
- practically — in effect; virtually: It is practically useless to protest.
- in essence — the basic, real, and invariable nature of a thing or its significant individual feature or features: Freedom is the very essence of our democracy.
- for all intents and purposes — something that is intended; purpose; design; intention: The original intent of the committee was to raise funds.
- all but — All but a particular person or thing means everyone or everything except that person or thing.
- as much as — You use as much as before an amount to suggest that it is surprisingly large.
adverb morally
- ethically — In an ethical manner.
- honourably — (British) In a honourable manner.
Antonyms for morally
adv morally
- dishonorable — showing lack of honor or integrity; ignoble; base; disgraceful; shameful: Cheating is dishonorable.
- wrongly — not in accordance with what is morally right or good: a wrong deed.
- worthless — without worth; of no use, importance, or value; good-for-nothing: a worthless person; a worthless contract.
adverb morally
- immorally — violating moral principles; not conforming to the patterns of conduct usually accepted or established as consistent with principles of personal and social ethics.
- dishonorably — In a dishonorable manner.
- dishonourably — (British) alternative spelling of dishonorably.
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