ηθικός — meaning in English

English meaning

• ethical adj Relating to principles of right and wrong conduct.
• moral adj Concerned with right and wrong behaviour, or conforming to accepted standards of good conduct.
• virtuous adj Having strong moral character; morally good.

Senses

ηθικός is used for these senses in English:

• virtuous Full of virtue; having excellent moral character.

ethical — full definition

1. adj Relating to principles of right and wrong conduct.
2. adj Morally good or acceptable; in line with accepted standards of behaviour.

moral — full definition

1. adj Concerned with right and wrong behaviour, or conforming to accepted standards of good conduct.
2. noun The lesson about right and wrong conduct that a story or experience teaches.
3. noun The principles of good behaviour that guide someone's conduct (usually plural: morals).

Related Greek words