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   moral

   /ˈmɒrəl/

   adjective

   • 1. concerned with the principles of right and wrong behaviour: "the moral dimensions of medical intervention" Similar virtuousgoodrighteousuprightupstandinghigh-mindedright-mindedprincipledproperhonourablehonestjustnobleincorruptiblescrupulousrespectabledecentirreproachabletruthfullaw-abidingclean-livingchastepureblamelesssinlessOpposite immoralbaddishonourable
   • ▪ concerned with or derived from the code of behaviour that is considered right or acceptable in a particular society: "they have a moral obligation to pay the money back" Similar ethicalsocialbehaviouralto do with right and wrong
   • ▪ examining the nature of ethics and the foundations of good and bad character and conduct: "moral philosophers"
   • 2. holding or manifesting high principles for proper conduct: "he prides himself on being a highly moral and ethical person" Similar virtuousgoodrighteousuprightupstandinghigh-mindedright-mindedprincipledproperhonourablehonestjustnobleincorruptiblescrupulousrespectabledecentirreproachabletruthfullaw-abidingclean-livingchastepureblamelesssinlessOpposite immoralbaddishonourable

   noun

   • 1. a lesson that can be derived from a story or experience: "the moral of this story was that one must see the beauty in what one has" Similar lessonmessagemeaningsignificancesignificationimportpointpreceptteaching
   • 2. standards of behaviour; principles of right and wrong: "the corruption of public morals" Similar moral codecode of ethicsmoral standardsmoral valuesprinciplesprinciples of right and wrongrules of conductstandards/principles of behaviourstandardsmoralitysense of moralityscruplesideals

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Latin moralis, from mos, mor- ‘custom’, (plural) mores ‘morals’. As a noun the word was first used to translate Latin Moralia, the title of St Gregory the Great's moral exposition of the Book of Job, and was subsequently applied to the works of various classical writers.

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › moralMoral Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of MORAL is of or relating to principles of right and wrong in behavior : ethical. How to use moral in a sentence. Ethics vs Morals: Is there a difference?

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMORAL | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   MORAL definition: 1. relating to the standards of good or bad behaviour, fairness, honesty, etc. that each person…. Learn more.

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   MORAL meaning: 1. relating to the standards of good or bad behaviour, fairness, honesty, etc. that each person…. Learn more.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishMORAL definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Moral means relating to beliefs about what is right or wrong. She describes her own moral dilemma in making the film. ...matters of church doctrine and moral teaching. ...the moral issues involved in 'playing God'. When, if ever, is it morally justifiable to allow a patient to die?

6. www.merriam-webster.com › thesaurus › moralMORAL Synonyms: 162 Similar and Opposite Words - Merriam-Webster

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   Some common synonyms of moral are ethical, noble, righteous, and virtuous. While all these words mean "conforming to a standard of what is right and good," moral implies conformity to established sanctioned codes or accepted notions of right and wrong.

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   The moral of a story is supposed to teach you how to be a better person. If moral is used as an adjective, it means good, or ethical. If you have a strong moral character, you are a good member of society.

8. www.oed.com › dictionary › moral_nmoral, n. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English ...

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   What does the noun moral mean? There are 15 meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun moral, seven of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. How common is the noun moral? How is the noun moral pronounced? Where does the noun moral come from? moral.

9. www.thefreedictionary.com › moralMoral - definition of moral by The Free Dictionary

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   1. concerned with or relating to human behaviour, esp the distinction between good and bad or right and wrong behaviour: moral sense. 3. based on a sense of right and wrong according to conscience: moral courage; moral law. 4. having psychological rather than tangible effects: moral support.

10. www.britannica.com › dictionary › moralMoral Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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    MORAL meaning: 1 : concerning or relating to what is right and wrong in human behavior; 2 : based on what you think is right and good

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    Moral definition: of, relating to, or concerned with the principles or rules of right conduct or the distinction between right and wrong; ethical. See examples of MORAL used in a sentence.