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Moderatemoral
The correct spelling is moral.
How to pronounce moral
/ˈmɒɹəl/
nounIPA: /ˈmɒɹəl/
Say it like: Mor-al
The correct spelling is moral. (of a narrative) The ethical significance or practical lesson. For example: "a candidate with strong morals"
Usage Examples
“a candidate with strong morals”
“moral judgments; a moral poem”
“a moral obligation”
Meanings
noun
- 1.(of a narrative) The ethical significance or practical lesson.
- 2.(chiefly in the plural) Moral practices or teachings: modes of conduct.
- 3.A morality play.
- 4.A moral certainty.
- 5.An exact counterpart.
verb
- 1.To moralize.
adjective
- 1.Of or relating to principles of right and wrong in behaviour, especially for teaching right behaviour.
- 2.Conforming to a standard of right behaviour; sanctioned by or operative on one's conscience or ethical judgment.
- 3.Capable of right and wrong action.
- 4.Probable but not proved.
- 5.Positively affecting the mind, confidence, or will.
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