Definitions for morally
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Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. morallyadverb

   with respect to moral principles

   "morally unjustified"

2. morally, virtuouslyadverb

   in a moral manner

   "he acted morally under the circumstances"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. morallyadverb

   Relating to morals or ethics.

   Morally, it is a difficult issue to deal with.

2. morallyadverb

   In keeping of requirements of morality.

   to behave morally

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Morallyadverb

   Etymology: from moral.

   1. In the ethical sense.

   By good, good morally so called, bonum honestum, ought chiefly to be understood; and that the good of profit or pleasure, the bonum utile or jucundum, hardly come into any account here. Robert South, Sermons.

   Because this, of the two brothers killing each other, is an action morally unnatural; therefore, by way of preparation, the tragedy would have begun with heaven and earth in disorder, something physically unnatural. Thomas Rymer.

   2. According to the rules of virtue.

   To take away rewards and punishments, is only pleasing to a man who resolves not to live morally. Dryden.

   3. Popularly; according to the common occurrences of life; according to the common judgment made of things.

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

   The concurring accounts of many such witnesses render it morally, or, as we might speak, absolutely impossible that these things should be false. Francis Atterbury, Sermons.

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1. morally

   Morality (from Latin moralitas 'manner, character, proper behavior') is the differentiation of intentions, decisions and actions between those that are distinguished as proper (right) and those that are improper (wrong). Morality can be a body of standards or principles derived from a code of conduct from a particular philosophy, religion or culture, or it can derive from a standard that a person believes should be universal. Morality may also be specifically synonymous with "goodness" or "rightness". Moral philosophy includes meta-ethics, which studies abstract issues such as moral ontology and moral epistemology, and normative ethics, which studies more concrete systems of moral decision-making such as deontological ethics and consequentialism. An example of normative ethical philosophy is the Golden Rule, which states: "One should treat others as one would like others to treat oneself."Immorality is the active opposition to morality (i.e. opposition to that which is good or right), while amorality is variously defined as an unawareness of, indifference toward, or disbelief in any particular set of moral standards or principles.

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1. morally

   Morally refers to principles or standards that relate to right or wrong behavior, uprightness, and decency. It can signify actions or decisions made in accordance with what is considered ethically correct based on social, cultural, or personal values. It usually pertains to behaviors that are accepted and respected by society and falls under the subject of morality.

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1. Morallyadverb

   in a moral or ethical sense; according to the rules of morality

2. Morallyadverb

   according to moral rules; virtuously

3. Morallyadverb

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

4. Morallyadverb

   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

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1. morallyadverb

   In the manner of morals or ethics.

   It's morally just to provide each other with support where is it is just and fair to do so.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on April 2, 2020  

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1. Mallory

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of morally in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of morally in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of morally in a Sentence

1. J. D. Salinger:

   Many men have been just as troubled morally and spiritually as you are right now. Happily, some of them kept records of their troubles. You'll learn from them--if you want to. Just as someday, if you have something to offer, someone will learn something from you. It's a beautiful reciprocal arrangement. And it isn't education. It's history. It's poetry.

2. John Ondrasik:

   I understand that this song might be perceived by some as a political attack, but those who follow me know I am an American with a history of calling out both sides. After hearing ‘Blood on My Hands,’ a friend said that he found the song to be politically neutral, but morally-forward. My hope is that this song helps demand accountability, so the American promise is not forsaken.

3. Douglas Bradburn:

   Washington lives through an era in which the birth of ideas about human freedom are actually more like ours today than they were when he grew up, and you know he's part of that revolution. ... It is very clear he comes to reject the institution of slavery as a good thing, both economically but also morally.

4. Hinxton Group:

   However, we acknowledge that when all safety, efficacy and governance needs are met, there may be morally acceptable uses of this technology in human reproduction, though further substantial discussion and debate will be required.

5. Ronald Reagan:

   There are no easy answers' but there are simple answers. We must have the courage to do what we know is morally right.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=morally
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Morally
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=morally
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morally
5. ^ ChatGPT
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6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/morally