moral meaning and definition

MORAL noun

Definition of moral (noun)

1. the significance of a story or event
   • "the moral of the story is to love thy neighbor"
   • synonyms: lesson

MORAL adjective

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"
   • antonym: immoral
2. psychological rather than physical or tangible in effect
   • "a moral victory"; "moral support"