Morally

2 definitions found

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Morally \Mor"al*ly\, adv.
     1. In a moral or ethical sense; according to the rules of
        morality.
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              By good, good morally so called, "bonum honestum"


              ought chiefly to be understood.       --South.
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     2. According to moral rules; virtuously. "To live morally."
        --Dryden.
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     3. In moral qualities; in disposition and character; as, one
        who physically and morally endures hardships.
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     4. 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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              It is morally impossible for an hypocrite to keep
              himself long upon his guard.          --L'Estrange.
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From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:

  morally
       adv 1: with respect to moral principles; "morally unjustified"
       2: in a moral manner; "he acted morally under the
          circumstances" [syn: {virtuously}] [ant: {immorally}]