noun

1. (of a narrative) The ethical significance or practical lesson.

2. (chiefly in the plural) Moral practices or teachings: modes of conduct.

   “a candidate with strong morals”

3. A morality play.

Synonyms: ethics, mores

verb

1. To moralize.

adjective

1. Of or relating to principles of right and wrong in behaviour, especially for teaching right behaviour.

   “moral judgments;  a moral poem”

2. Conforming to a standard of right behaviour; sanctioned by or operative on one's conscience or ethical judgment.

   “a moral obligation”

3. Capable of right and wrong action.

   “a moral agent”

Synonyms: ethical, incorruptible, noble, righteous, virtuous, virtual