superethical
Definition
- Adjective:
- Exceedingly or supremely ethical: "superethical" describes a person, action, or principle that goes beyond ordinary ethical standards, embodying an extremely high level of moral correctness or righteousness.
Usage Examples
- (The action was seen as morally exemplary beyond normal expectations.)
- (A society with an exceptionally high moral code.)
- (An extreme commitment to ethical principles regarding animals.)
Advanced Usage
"superethical conduct": behavior that surpasses typical moral obligations.
- The judge praised the lawyer's superethical conduct in refusing to use a legal loophole that would harm the opposing party. (Conduct that exceeds standard legal and ethical requirements.)
"superethical principle": a moral rule that demands more than what is commonly considered ethical.
- The principle of radical honesty is a superethical principle that few people can fully practice. (A moral rule requiring extreme truthfulness.)
Variants and Related Words
- Superethically (adv): in a manner that is exceedingly ethical.
- She acted superethically by returning the lost wallet with all its cash intact. (She acted in an extremely ethical way.)
- Superethics (n): the study or system of ethics that goes beyond conventional morality.
- The course on superethics explored moral dilemmas that require sacrificing personal gain for the greater good. (The study of exceptionally high moral standards.)
Synonyms
- Ultraethical: extremely or excessively ethical.
- Hyperethical: characterized by an exaggerated or extreme sense of ethics.
- Moralistic: often used to describe someone who imposes strict moral standards, though sometimes with a negative connotation.
Related Idioms
- On a higher moral plane: referring to actions or thoughts that are considered morally superior.
- Her superethical reasoning seemed to place her on a higher moral plane than her peers. (She appeared to operate with a more elevated ethical standard.)
- Above and beyond the call of duty: doing more than what is morally required.
- His superethical volunteer work was above and beyond the call of duty. (His efforts exceeded ordinary moral obligations.)