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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. 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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   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?

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › zhs › 词典MORAL中文(简体)翻译：剑桥词典 - Cambridge Dictionary

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   moral. adjective. uk / ˈmɒr. ə l / us / ˈmɔːr. ə l /. Add to word list. B2. relating to the standards of good or bad behaviour, fairness, honesty, etc. that each person believes in, rather than to laws. 道德的.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryMORAL | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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

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

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   adjective. concerned with or relating to human behaviour, esp the distinction between good and bad or right and wrong behaviour. moral sense. adhering to conventionally accepted standards of conduct. based on a sense of right and wrong according to conscience. moral law. moral courage. having psychological rather than tangible effects.