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moral

/ˈmɒɹəl/
Meanings
  • noun

    Relating to principles of right and wrong conduct and the distinction between them

    - "He tried to instill a strong moral code in his children."
    - "The moral of the story is that honesty is the best policy."
  • adjective

    Behaving in a good way; virtuous

    - "She is a very moral person."
    - "He was moral in his actions even when no one was watching."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈmɑɹəl/



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Antonyms

amoral , corrupt , immoral , non-moral , unethical , unmoral , unscrupulous
Synonyms

ethics , mores , ethical , incorruptible , noble , righteous , virtuous , virtual
Rhymes
Words rhyming with moral
doral , coral , oral
Variants
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moral , morally , morals , moral compass , moral compasses , moral hazard , moral hazards , moral philosophies , moral philosophy , moral ambiguity , moral authority , moral support , moral victory , the moral high ground
Etymology
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From the Latin word 'moralis' meaning 'pertaining to morals, manners, or character'.

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  1. The word 'moral' comes from the Latin word 'moralis', which means 'pertaining to morals, manners, or character'.

  2. The term 'moral compass' refers to a person's sense of right and wrong.

  3. Moral dilemmas are situations where a person must choose between two conflicting moral principles.

Related Concepts
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  1. ethics: The branch of philosophy that deals with moral values and principles.

  2. virtue: Moral excellence or goodness.

  3. values: Principles or standards of behavior that are considered important or desirable.

Quotes
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  1. Nor did these lawyers and bankers walk about suffused with guilt. They had the "moral" equivalent of teflon on their soul. Church on Sunday, foreclose on Monday.

    - Norman Mailer,{it}New York Review of Books{/it},27 Mar. 2002

  2. The modern liberal state was premised on the notion that in the interests of political peace, government would not take sides among the differing "moral" claims made by religion and traditional culture.

    - Francis Fukuyama,{it}Atlantic{/it},May 1999

  3. … trip-wire sensitivity to perceived insult often leads to unjustifiable firings and other "moral" and legal imbroglios.

    - John McWhorter,{it}New Republic{/it},14 Jan. 2002

  4. It was our desire for a "moral" world, the deep wish to assert the existence of goodness, that generated, as it continues to do, political fantasy.

    - Arthur Miller,{it}Timebends{/it},1987
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The concept of morality has been a significant theme in literature, art, music, and philosophy throughout history. Moral dilemmas and ethical questions have been explored in works such as Plato's 'Republic', Shakespeare's 'Hamlet', and Dostoevsky's 'Crime and Punishment'. Morality has also been a topic of debate in various religious and philosophical traditions, including Confucianism, Buddhism, and Christianity.

How to Memorize "moral"

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    - Visualize a person who always does the right thing, even when no one is watching.
    - Imagine a world where everyone follows moral principles.

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    - Think of the word 'virtue' when you see or hear the word 'moral'.

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    - Use the acronym 'MORAL' to remember the different aspects of morality: Morality, Observance, Responsibility, Altruism, and Love.
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