MORAL Synonyms
There are 11 hypernyms of the word moral. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for MORAL
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ethical | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • of or relating to the philosophical study of ethics • conforming to accepted standards of social or professional behavior adjective satellite • adhering to ethical and moral principles | ||||||||
incorruptible | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • incapable of being morally corrupted | ||||||||
noble | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • of or belonging to or constituting the hereditary aristocracy especially as derived from feudal times • having or showing or indicative of high or elevated character noun • a titled peer of the realm adjective satellite • impressive in size, manner, or appearance • inert especially toward oxygen | ||||||||
righteous | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • characterized by or proceeding from accepted standards of morality or justice adjective satellite • morally justified | ||||||||
virtuous | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • morally excellent adjective satellite • in a state of sexual virginity | ||||||||
blameless | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • free of guilt; not subject to blame | ||||||||
commendable | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adverb • in an admirable manner adjective satellite • worthy of high praise | ||||||||
conscientious | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • guided by or in accordance with conscience or sense of right and wrong adjective satellite • characterized by extreme care and great effort | ||||||||
decent | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • conforming to conventions of sexual behavior adverb • in the right manner; correctly; suitably adjective satellite • socially or conventionally correct; refined or virtuous • in harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion • sufficiently clothed to see visitors or appear in public • observing conventional sexual mores in speech or behavior or dress • meeting requirements | ||||||||
good | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified • morally admirable noun • benefit • moral excellence or admirableness • that which is pleasing or valuable or useful • a raw material that is sold in large quantities, usually to other businesses for manufacturing or production purposes adverb • (often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (`good' is a nonstandard dialectal variant for `well') • completely and absolutely (`good' is sometimes used informally for `thoroughly') adjective satellite • having the normally expected amount • deserving of esteem and respect • promoting or enhancing well-being • agreeable or pleasing • of moral excellence • having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude • thorough • with or in a close or intimate relationship • financially safe • most suitable or right for a particular purpose • resulting favorably • exerting force or influence • capable of pleasing • appealing to the mind • in excellent physical condition • tending to promote physical well-being; beneficial to health • not forged • not left to spoil • generally admired | ||||||||
good-hearted | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity | ||||||||
high-minded | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style | ||||||||
honest | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent; marked by truth adjective satellite • without dissimulation; frank • worthy of being depended on • without pretensions • not forged • gained or earned without cheating or stealing | ||||||||
honorable | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent; marked by truth • worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect adjective satellite • adhering to ethical and moral principles • deserving of esteem and respect | ||||||||
just | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | |||||||
adjective • used especially of what is legally or ethically right or proper or fitting • fair to all parties as dictated by reason and conscience • free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules adverb • and nothing more • indicating exactness or preciseness • only a moment ago • (used for emphasis) absolutely • only a very short time before • possibly (indicating a slight chance of something being true) • exactly at this moment or the moment described • by a little adjective satellite • of moral excellence | ||||||||
laudable | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • worthy of high praise | ||||||||
moralistic | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • narrowly and conventionally moral | ||||||||
principled | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • based on or manifesting objectively defined standards of rightness or morality | ||||||||
pure | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • free of extraneous elements of any kind • (of color) being chromatically pure; not diluted with white or grey or black • (used of persons or behaviors) having no faults; sinless adjective satellite • without qualification; used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiers • free from discordant qualities • concerned with theory and data rather than practice; opposed to applied • in a state of sexual virginity | ||||||||
reliable | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • worthy of reliance or trust adjective satellite • worthy of being depended on • conforming to fact and therefore worthy of belief | ||||||||