🧍upright

adjective, adverb
/ˈʌpraɪt/

Meaning

positioned vertically; morally good and honest
honest and morally correct; vertical or erect in position

Example Sentences

He remained upright despite the strong winds.

She is known for being an upright and honest businesswoman.

Example Expressions

stand upright

Synonyms

vertical, erect, honest, righteous, straight, ethical, virtuous
Entry 1
vertical, erect, honest, righteous, straight
Entry 2
honest, ethical, virtuous, vertical

Antonyms

horizontal, dishonest, corrupt, bent
Entry 1
horizontal, dishonest
Entry 2
dishonest, corrupt, horizontal, bent

Collocations

stand upright, remain upright, sit upright, upright position, upright citizen, upright posture, morally upright
Entry 1
stand upright, remain upright, sit upright, upright position
Entry 2
upright citizen, upright posture, morally upright

Related Vocabularies

inappropriate or unsuitable; at an inconvenient or inappropriate time
flat or smooth; equal in degree or amount; used to emphasize something surprising
having no one else present; on one's own
Open and honest; without deception or trickery.
Directed to the side; indirect, furtive, or not straightforward.
in general or as a whole

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