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moralconcerned with the principles of right and wrong behavior

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: concerned with the principles of right and wrong behavior

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmɔːrəl/

Korean meaning: 도덕적인, 윤리적인

Korean pronunciation: **모**럴

Example Sentences

  • My grandmother always gave me moral support, even when I wanted to become a professional video game player.
  • The moral of his dating life is: never trust someone who doesn't like pizza.
  • She faced a moral dilemma: tell her friend the truth or keep the surprise party secret.

moral

ADJECTIVE

//ˈmɔːrəl//

concerned with the principles of right and wrong behavior

moral concept
💡 Concept

concerned with the principles of right and wrong behavior

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈmɔːrəl/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈmɒrəl/

🌳Etymology

Rootmor-
Suffix--al

Origin

From Latin 'moralis' meaning 'relating to manners or customs,' derived from 'mores' (customs, habits, or moral character). The word entered English through Old French in the 13th century.

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🎵Rhyme

coralfloralchoral
coral
floral
choral

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My grandmother always gave me moral support, even when I wanted to become a professional video game player.

😄 Fun example

The moral of his dating life is: never trust someone who doesn't like pizza.

She faced a moral dilemma: tell her friend the truth or keep the surprise party secret.

Teachers have a moral responsibility to educate and inspire their students.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

ethicalrighteousvirtuousprincipledhonorable

Antonyms

immoralunethicalcorrupt

Related

ethicsmoralityconsciencevirtueprinciple