morally
adverb/ˈmɔrəli/
Frequency rank: #6,597 most common English word
Meaning
in a way that relates to principles of right and wrong behavior.
Example sentence
She felt that it was wrong to stay silent, so she spoke out morally.
Synonyms & related words
- ethically
- righteously
- virtuously
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