🧍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

Extending or moving uniformly in one direction only; not curved or bent.
inappropriate or unsuitable; at an inconvenient or inappropriate time
moving or able to move quickly; more quickly than usual
in general or as a whole
Directed to the side; indirect, furtive, or not straightforward.
working or studying for the whole standard period of time

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