Definition of Moral
Moral
Mo·ral
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
Concerned with principles of right and wrong behavior.
e.g. The moral of the story is to always tell the truth.
(adjective)
relating to accepted standards of appropriate behavior in a particular situation or society, or conforming to such standards;
e.g. He was made to follow the moral code they had set whenever he was on the premises.
(adjective)
holding high standards of what is considered to be good or proper behavior;
e.g. They are all very moral individuals, so I trust that they will do the right thing.
(noun)
the lesson that can be learned from a story or experience or the significance carried by the story/experience, especially when this relates to the principles of right and wrong;
e.g. A folktale often has a moral that can be taught to children.
(noun)
a person's sense of right and wrong and the standards that dictate their thoughts, character, and behavior (used in the plural as "morals");
e.g. She has high morals, so I trusted that she would lie to me or be dishonest in her work.
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