moral

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈmɒrəl/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈmɔːrəl/

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Adjective

Positive moral

Comparative more moral

Superlative most moral

Moral is on the Academic Vocabulary List.

1. A moral action or decision is one that is good or right not evil or harmful.
   • Synonyms: good, honest, right and righteous
   • Antonyms: immoral, bad, evil and wrong

   John, don't do that, it's not very moral.

Related words

• morality
• moral compass
• ethical

Noun

Singular moral

Plural morals

1. Teachings of what is right and what is wrong.

   Mr. Johnson is known for his good morals.

2. Something that is learned from a story or event; a lesson.

   The moral of The Tortoise and the Hare is "slow and steady wins the race".

Related words

• morality

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