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- DictionaryMor·al/ˈmôr(ə)l/
adjective
- 1. concerned with the principles of right and wrong behavior and the goodness or badness of human character: "the moral dimensions of medical intervention"
- 2. holding or manifesting high principles for proper conduct: "he prides himself on being a highly moral and ethical person"
noun
- 1. a lesson, especially one concerning what is right or prudent, that can be derived from a story, a piece of information, or an experience: "the moral of this story was that one must see the beauty in what one has"
- 2. a person's standards of behavior or beliefs concerning what is and is not acceptable for them to do: "the corruption of public morals"
MORAL meaning: 1. relating to the standards of good or bad behaviour, fairness, honesty, etc. that each person…. Learn more.
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.
relating to beliefs about what is right or wrong: moral standards / values. a moral issue. Fewer examples. You have a moral duty to tell the truth. I admire the strength of his moral convictions. The profession maintains high moral standards. The law did not reflect his own moral principles.
4 days ago · adjective. 1. concerned with or relating to human behaviour, esp the distinction between good and bad or right and wrong behaviour. moral sense. 2. adhering to conventionally accepted standards of conduct. 3. based on a sense of right and wrong according to conscience. moral courage.
moral. adjective. /ˈmɒrəl/ /ˈmɔːrəl/ Idioms. [only before noun] connected with principles of right and wrong behaviour. a moral issue/dilemma. traditional moral values. a decline in moral standards. moral and ethical questions. The basic moral philosophies of most world religions are remarkably similar.
a : concerning or relating to what is right and wrong in human behavior. The church takes a strong stand on a number of moral [= ethical] issues. The author avoids making moral judgments. moral arguments. Each story teaches an important moral lesson. b : based on what you think is right and good.
5 days ago · Moral means relating to beliefs about what is right or wrong. She describes her own moral dilemma in making the film. Synonyms: ethical, social, behavioural More Synonyms of moral. morally adverb. When, if ever, is it morally justifiable to allow a patient to die? 3. adjective [ADJ n]
