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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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   Learn the meaning, synonyms, examples, and history of the word moral, which can be an adjective or a noun. Moral refers to principles of right and wrong in behavior, or the lesson or message of a story.

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

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5. www.dictionary.com › browse › moralMORAL Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Moral describes something involved with or related to principles of what is considered righteous behavior, as in The wise man has offered moral guidance to many people. The word is used as a noun (especially in the plural morals) to refer to such principles.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › moralMoral - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Definitions of moral. adjective. concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles. “ moral sense” “a moral scrutiny” “a moral lesson” “a moral quandary” “ moral convictions” “a moral life” synonyms: chaste. morally pure. good. morally admirable. honorable, honourable.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryMORAL | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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8. 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

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishmoral adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Learn the meaning, pronunciation and usage of the word moral in English. Find out how to use moral to describe principles, values, behaviour, and opinions related to right and wrong.