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- Dictionarymoral/ˈmɒrəl/
adjective
- 1. concerned with the principles of right and wrong behaviour: "the moral dimensions of medical intervention" Similar Opposite
- 2. holding or manifesting high principles for proper conduct: "he prides himself on being a highly moral and ethical person" Similar Opposite
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
- 2. standards of behaviour; principles of right and wrong: "the corruption of public morals" Similar
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Sep 8, 2011 · 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? Synonym Discussion of Moral.
MORAL definition: 1. relating to the standards of good or bad behaviour, fairness, honesty, etc. that each person…. Learn more.
relating to the standards of good or bad behavior, fairness, honesty, etc. that each person believes in, rather than to laws: It's her moral obligation to tell the police what she knows. It is not part of a novelist's job to make a moral judgment. She was the only politician to condemn the proposed law on moral grounds (= for moral reasons).
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.
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.
MORALITY definition: 1. a set of personal or social standards for good or bad behaviour and character: 2. the quality…. Learn more.
Definition of moral adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
