Moral

noun
/ˈmɒr.əl/

Meaning

a lesson about right and wrong conduct; principles of right behavior
relating to principles of right and wrong behavior; ethical; virtuous
Adjective: concerned with principles of right and wrong. Noun: a lesson about right and wrong from a story or experience.

Example Sentences

The moral of the story is to always tell the truth.

It is our moral duty to help those in need.

The moral of the story is that honesty is the best policy.

Example Expressions

moral of the story

Synonyms

lesson, principle, teaching, ethics, ethical, righteous, virtuous, principled, honorable
Entry 1
lesson, principle, teaching, ethics
Entry 2
ethical, righteous, virtuous, principled, honorable
Entry 3
ethical, virtuous, lesson, righteous

Antonyms

immorality, corruption, vice, immoral, unethical, corrupt, wrong, evil
Entry 1
immorality, corruption, vice
Entry 2
immoral, unethical, corrupt, wrong, evil
Entry 3
immoral, unethical

Collocations

moral lesson, moral story, moral principles, moral duty, moral support, moral values, moral responsibility, moral obligation
Entry 1
moral lesson, moral story, moral principles
Entry 2
moral duty, moral support, moral values, moral responsibility
Entry 3
moral values, moral lesson, moral obligation

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