Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Moral

Ethical

The most appropriate synonym of the given word Moral is Ethical.

• Moral means relating to principles of right and wrong or to the distinction between good and evil.
• Ethical means relating to or concerned with morals.

The two words are similar in that they both suggest the idea of being concerned with right and wrong. However, the word moral has a more general meaning, as it can refer to any kind of principle of right and wrong, regardless of whether it is based on a religious or philosophical system or not. The word ethical has a more specific meaning, as it specifically refers to principles of right and wrong that are based on a religious or philosophical system.

In the sentence "The moral of the story is that it is important to be kind to others," the speaker is not just saying that the story is about kindness, but that the story is also about the principle of kindness, which is a moral principle. Therefore, the word "ethical" is the most appropriate synonym for the word "moral" in this context.

The other words on the list are not as appropriate synonyms for moral. The word honourable means having or showing a sense of honour. The word godliness means the state of being godly or of resembling God. The word symphony means a long piece of music for orchestra, typically in four movements. These words do not convey the same sense of being concerned with right and wrong as the word ethical.