moral

(noun) the significance of a story or event. Synonyms: lesson. Example: "The moral of the story is to love thy neighbor."

(adj) concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles. Synonyms: moral (vs. immoral). Examples: "Moral sense." "A moral scrutiny." "A moral lesson." "A moral quandary." "Moral convictions." "A moral life."

(adj) psychological rather than physical or tangible in effect. Examples: "A moral victory." "Moral support."