moralmente

[mo-ral-MEN-te]

adverb

morally

1. In a manner related to principles of right and wrong conduct; ethically

He acted morally by returning the lost wallet.

Ele agiu moralmente ao devolver a carteira perdida.

2. In terms of psychological or emotional state; mentally or spiritually

She was morally exhausted after the ordeal.

Ela estava moralmente esgotada após o incidente.

3. According to accepted standards of what is right or just

Morally speaking, we have an obligation to help.

Moralmente falando, temos uma obrigação de ajudar.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

moralmente

Standard usage throughout Brazil

Portugal

moralmente

Standard usage in European Portuguese

moralmente falando (morally speaking)

estar moralmente correto (to be morally right)

obrigação moral (moral obligation)

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