Word Study
morally
WORDNET DICTIONARY
Adverbial morally has 2 senses
- morally(r = adv.all) Array - with respect to moral principles; "morally unjustified"
- morally(r = adv.all) virtuously - in a moral manner; "he acted morally under the circumstances" Antonym: immorally
CIDE DICTIONARY
morally, adv.
- In a moral or ethical sense; according to the rules of morality. [1913 Webster]"By good, good morally so called, “bonum honestum” ought chiefly to be understood." [1913 Webster]
- According to moral rules; virtuously. Dryden. [1913 Webster]
- In moral qualities; in disposition and character; as, one who physically and morally endures hardships. [1913 Webster]
- 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. [1913 Webster]"It is morally impossible for an hypocrite to keep himself long upon his guard." [1913 Webster]
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