morally

Everyday

1. In a way that is about right and wrong behaviour: morally right, morally wrong. tree →
2. In a way that is good and honest: to act morally. tree →
3. Morally can also mean in the mind or feelings rather than in the body, as when grief crushes a person. tree →

In the lessons

In ethics and religion lessons: «Is it morally right to tell a white lie?» In stories and debates: something can be legal but morally wrong. Phrase: «morally bound/obliged» means you feel it is your duty.

Examples

• Stealing is morally wrong. tree →
• Is it morally right to keep money you find? tree →
• She felt morally bound to tell the truth. tree →
• The knight always tried to act morally. tree →
• Something can be allowed by law but still be morally wrong. tree →
• We discussed a morally difficult choice. tree →
• [238] Properly speaking "grief," that which morally krushit or crushes a man. tree →

Note

Adjective: moral; noun: morals (rules of right and wrong), morality. Trap: «morale» (with e) means team spirit, not right and wrong.