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MORAL Synonyms

There are 29 synonyms of the word moral. (exact relations)
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

Best Hypernyms For MORAL

Here is a list of related hypernyms for moral, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (11)
code ethics import meaning philosophy significance signification values ideals principles standards

Alternatives for ETHICAL

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