moral

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/ˈmɒɹəl/ English

Definitions

noun

(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.

verb

To moralize.

adjective

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”

Related words

Synonyms

ethics mores ethical incorruptible noble righteous virtuous virtual mental lesson honorable honourable moralistic conscientious near right close clean-living

Antonyms

amoral corrupt immoral non-moral unethical unmoral unscrupulous

Associated

relativism morality dilemma immoral virtues morally obligation truths imperative kant reasoning

Rhymes

immoral amoral quarrel aural coral auroral floral lorel zorille morell

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