B2adverbphilosophysociety
US/ˈmɔːr.əl.i/
UK/ˈmɒr.əl.i/
in a way that relates to what is right and wrong
In context
Many people feel morally obliged to help those in need.
The company was legally correct but morally wrong.
He acted morally even when nobody was watching.
Words that go with morally
adverb + adjective
- morally wrongCheating on a test is morally wrong.
- morally rightHe believed his decision was morally right.
- morally responsibleWe are all morally responsible for the planet.
- morally acceptableIs it morally acceptable to lie to protect someone?
- morally bankruptCritics called the policy morally bankrupt.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
It is moral wrong to steal.Correct: It is morally wrong to steal.