ethically
EH-thih-kuh-lee
Ethically (adv) means In a way that follows moral principles of right and wrong. Example: “The company insists all its suppliers act ethically.”
adv
1
In a way that follows moral principles of right and wrong.
"The company insists all its suppliers act ethically."
2
With regard to ethics, as a topic.
"Ethically speaking, the experiment raises serious concerns."
How to use ethically
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishIn a morally right way, or when talking about the moral side of an issue.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more ethically
- Superlative
- most ethically
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Antonyms
unethically
Rhymes for ethically
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What does “ethically” mean?
The word “ethically” means in a way that follows moral principles of right and wrong. In plain terms, in a morally right way, or when talking about the moral side of an issue.
How do you pronounce “ethically”?
“Ethically” is pronounced EH-thih-kuh-lee (/ˈɛθɪkəli/ in IPA).
How do you use “ethically” in a sentence?
Here is “ethically” used in a sentence: “The company insists all its suppliers act ethically.”
What is the opposite of “ethically”?
The opposite of “ethically” — its antonyms — is unethically.
What part of speech is “ethically”?
“Ethically” is an adverb.
Is “ethically” a common word?
“Ethically” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C1 level.
How many meanings does “ethically” have?
“Ethically” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: in a way that follows moral principles of right and wrong.
