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moral

/ˈmɒɹəl/

noun

Meaning

  • (of a narrative) The ethical significance or practical lesson.

  • (chiefly in the plural) Moral practices or teachings: modes of conduct.

    "a candidate with strong morals"

  • A morality play.

  • A moral certainty.

  • An exact counterpart.

Synonyms

ethics,
mores

verb

Meaning

  • To moralize.

adjective

Meaning

  • Of or relating to principles of right and wrong in behaviour, especially for teaching right behaviour.

    "moral judgments;  a moral poem"

  • Conforming to a standard of right behaviour; sanctioned by or operative on one's conscience or ethical judgment.

    "a moral obligation"

  • Capable of right and wrong action.

    "a moral agent"

  • Probable but not proved.

    "a moral certainty"

  • Positively affecting the mind, confidence, or will.

    "a moral victory;  moral support"

Synonyms

ethical,
incorruptible,
noble,
righteous,
virtuous,
virtual