English adjective: ethical | |||
1. | ethical of or relating to the philosophical study of ethics | ||
Samples | Ethical codes. Ethical theories. | ||
2. | ethical conforming to accepted standards of social or professional behavior | ||
Samples | An ethical lawyer. Ethical medical practice. An ethical problem. Had no ethical objection to drinking. Ours is a world of nuclear giants and ethical infants. | ||
See also | right | ||
Antonyms | unethical | ||
3. | ethical adhering to ethical and moral principles | ||
Samples | It seems ethical and right. Followed the only honorable course of action. | ||
Synonyms | honorable, honourable | ||
Similar | right | ||
Antonyms | wrong | ||