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morally

/ˈmɔɹəli/ adverb B2
  1. In terms of morals or ethics. · Morally, it is a difficult issue to deal with.
  2. In keeping of requirements of morality. · to behave morally
  3. To all intents and purposes; practically.
  4. Used to clarify that a statement is made in analogy, and every detail may not be strictly true.
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Miss Stacy was a bright, sympathetic young woman with the happy gift of winning and holding the affections of her pupils and bringing out the best that was in them mentally and morally.
Anne of Green Gables, p. 181 · C1
“My dear friend,” said Caderousse, “eat of my bread, and take my advice; you will be none the worse off, physically or morally.”
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 834 · C1
Only by enforcing the most stringent welfare standards and prioritizing ecological restoration can these institutions justify their continued existence in a morally conscientious society.
The Conundrum of Captivity, p. 1 · C2

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