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Vocabulary Entry
moral
|noun • adjective • verb
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N
noun
A lesson about right or wrong behavior.
Example Sentences
"The moral of the story is to always tell the truth."
"She learned an important moral from her experiences."
"The teacher emphasized the moral behind the fable."
A
adjective
Concerned with principles of right and wrong behavior.
Example Sentences
"He made a moral decision to help those in need."
"The company is known for its strong moral values."
"She faced a moral dilemma when deciding whether to intervene."
V
verb
To teach a moral lesson.
Example Sentences
"The parable aimes to moralize its audience."
"The director wanted to moralize the script to convey deeper meanings."
"Some authors write to moralize rather than entertain."