morales
word · lemma: moral
Definition
'Morales' is the plural of 'moral'. It usually refers to principles about what is right or wrong (moral values) or the lessons learned from stories (morals of a story).
Usage & Nuances
'Morales' is formal and most often used to talk about ethical values or the lessons in stories. Not to be confused with 'morale', which means spirit or enthusiasm. Common phrases: 'high morals', 'the morals of the story'. Not used to refer to a person's mood.
Example Sentences
The teacher talked about good morales in class.
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Many fables have important morales.
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Parents try to teach their children strong morales.
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Different cultures have different morales about what is right and wrong.
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He loves stories with clear morales, like kindness always wins.
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You can learn a lot about a person from their morales and choices.
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