C1adverbphilosophyfashion
US/ˈeθ.ɪ.kəl.i/
UK/ˈeθ.ɪ.kəl.i/
in a way that is morally right, or when judged by ideas of right and wrong
In context
The brand promises that all its cotton is ethically sourced.
Is it ethically acceptable to let AI write your university essays?
Journalists must behave ethically, even when a story is very exciting.
Words that go with ethically
adverb + verb
- ethically sourcedThe café only sells ethically sourced coffee from small farms.
- ethically producedEthically produced clothes usually cost a little more.
adverb + adjective
- ethically questionablePaying people to write fake reviews is ethically questionable.
- ethically wrongMany people believe it is ethically wrong to keep wild animals in cages.
verb + adverb
- act ethicallyCompanies are expected to act ethically toward their suppliers.
- behave ethicallyDoctors must behave ethically with every patient.