adv C1 Advanced Uncommon

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

In a way that follows moral principles of right and wrong.

"The company insists all its suppliers act ethically."

With regard to ethics, as a topic.

"Ethically speaking, the experiment raises serious concerns."

How to use ethically

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishIn a morally right way, or when talking about the moral side of an issue.

Word forms

more ethically comparative, most ethically superlative

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Antonyms

unethically

Rhymes for ethically

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Frequently asked questions

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.