Synonyms for Moral

Definition of moral

adjective
  1. concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles; "moral sense"; "a moral scrutiny"; "a moral lesson"; "a moral quandary"; "moral convictions"; "a moral life"
  2. psychological rather than physical or tangible in effect; "a moral victory"; "moral support"
noun
  1. the significance of a story or event; "the moral of the story is to love thy neighbor"

13 synonyms found

Writing tips for "moral"

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"Moral" in song lyrics

See how moral is used in real songs:

  • "I flip four cases of noodles on moral"
    Jayo Felony — You's a Character (Snoop Diss)
  • "Retour en force de l'orde moral"
    Supreme NTM — On Est Encore Là
  • "J'veux surtout pas t'casser ton moral"
    Supreme NTM — On Est Encore Là

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