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- [mawr-uh l, mor-]
- /ˈmɔr əl, ˈmɒr-/
- /ˈmɒrəl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mawr-uh l, mor-]
- /ˈmɔr əl, ˈmɒr-/
Definitions of moral word
- adjective moral of, relating to, or concerned with the principles or rules of right conduct or the distinction between right and wrong; ethical: moral attitudes. 1
- adjective moral expressing or conveying truths or counsel as to right conduct, as a speaker or a literary work. 1
- adjective moral founded on the fundamental principles of right conduct rather than on legalities, enactment, or custom: moral obligations. 1
- adjective moral capable of conforming to the rules of right conduct: a moral being. 1
- adjective moral conforming to the rules of right conduct (opposed to immoral): a moral man. 1
- adjective moral virtuous in sexual matters; chaste. 1
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Origin of moral
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English < Latin mōrālis, equivalent to mōr- (stem of mōs) usage, custom + -ālis -al1
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Parts of speech for Moral
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
moral popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 100% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
moral usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for moral
adj moral
- proper — adapted or appropriate to the purpose or circumstances; fit; suitable: the proper time to plant strawberries.
- principled — imbued with or having moral principles (often used in combination): high-principled.
- righteous — characterized by uprightness or morality: a righteous observance of the law.
- noble — distinguished by rank or title.
- good — Graph-Oriented Object Database
noun moral
- message — a communication containing some information, news, advice, request, or the like, sent by messenger, telephone, email, or other means.
- meaning — what is intended to be, or actually is, expressed or indicated; signification; import: the three meanings of a word.
- significance — importance; consequence: the significance of the new treaty.
- rule — a principle or regulation governing conduct, action, procedure, arrangement, etc.: the rules of chess.
- maxim — Hiram Percy, 1869–1936, U.S. inventor.
adjective moral
- ethical — Of or relating to moral principles or the branch of knowledge dealing with these.
- honest — honorable in principles, intentions, and actions; upright and fair: an honest person.
- honourable — (British spelling) Alternative form of honorable.
- elevated — Situated or placed higher than the surrounding area.
- exemplary — Serving as a desirable model; representing the best of its kind.
Antonyms for moral
adj moral
- immoral — violating moral principles; not conforming to the patterns of conduct usually accepted or established as consistent with principles of personal and social ethics.
- sinful — characterized by, guilty of, or full of sin; wicked: a sinful life.
- unsuitable — not suitable; inappropriate; unfitting; unbecoming.
- fake — to lay (a rope) in a coil or series of long loops so as to allow to run freely without fouling or kinking (often followed by down).
- dishonest — not honest; disposed to lie, cheat, or steal; not worthy of trust or belief: a dishonest person.
adjective moral
- dishonourable — showing lack of honor or integrity; ignoble; base; disgraceful; shameful: Cheating is dishonorable.
- evil — Profoundly immoral and malevolent.
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