What does upright mean in English? Meaning of upright definition and abbreviation with examples.
Meaning of "upright": a vertical structural member as a post or stake
Noun
Meaning: a vertical structural member as a post or stakeExample: the ball sailed between the uprightsSynonyms: upright
verticalHyponyms: column
jamb
pillar
post
scantling
scape
shaft
stile
studHypernyms: structural memberMeaning of "upright": in a vertical position; not sloping
Adjective
Meaning: in a vertical position; not slopingExample: an upright postSynonyms: unsloped
uprightSimilar: perpendicular
verticalMeaning of "upright": a piano with a vertical sounding board
Noun
Meaning: a piano with a vertical sounding boardSynonyms: upright
upright pianoHyponyms: spinetHypernyms: forte-piano
piano
pianoforteMeaning of "upright": of moral excellence
Adjective
Meaning: of moral excellenceExample: a genuinely good person
a just cause
an upright and respectable manSynonyms: good
just
uprightSimilar: righteousMeaning of "upright": upright in position or posture
Adjective
Meaning: upright in position or postureExample: an erect stature
erect flower stalks
for a dog, an erect tail indicates aggression
a column still vertical amid the ruins
he sat bolt uprightSynonyms: erect
upright
verticalAntonyms: unerectSimilar: erectile
fastigiate
orthostatic
passant
rampant
rearing
semi-climbing
semi-erect
semi-upright
stand-up
standing
statant
straight
unbent
unbowedAdjective: Vertical; erect. I was standing upright, waiting for my orders. 1608, William Shakespeare, The merry Deuill of Edmonton, introduction, lines 1–4 Fab[ell]: What meanes the tolling of this fatall chime, // O what a trembling horror ſtrikes my hart! // My ſtiffned haire ſtands vpright on my head, // As doe the briſtles of a porcupine. 1782, Fanny Burney, Cecilia; or, Memoirs of an Heiress, volume V, Book X, chapter X: “A Termination”, page 372 Supported by pillows, ſhe ſat almoſt upright. 2006, Neil A. Campbell, Biology: concepts & connections, page 404: Upright posture evolved well before an enlarged brain in hominids.1608, William Shakespeare, The merry Deuill of Edmonton, introduction, lines 1–4 Fab[ell]: What meanes the tolling of this fatall chime, // O what a trembling horror ſtrikes my hart! // My ſtiffned haire ſtands vpright on my head, // As doe the briſtles of a porcupine.1782, Fanny Burney, Cecilia; or, Memoirs of an Heiress, volume V, Book X, chapter X: “A Termination”, page 372 Supported by pillows, ſhe ſat almoſt upright.2006, Neil A. Campbell, Biology: concepts & connections, page 404: Upright posture evolved well before an enlarged brain in hominids.Greater in height than breadth.(figuratively) Of good morals; practicing ethical values.(of a golf club) Having the head approximately at a right angle with the shaft.Synonyms:
upstanding, vertical, standing, straight, plumb, erect, perpendicular, steep, end up, raised, sheer, upward, cocked, end on, on end, stand-up, upended, noble, ethical, straightforward, virtuous, impartial, trustworthy, pure, conscientious, principled, righteous, good, faithful, fair, straight, kosher, square, right, moral, aboveboard, blameless, circumspect, correct, equitable, exemplary, high-minded, incorruptible, just, punctilious, true-blue, unimpeachable, up front, legit, true,
Antonyms:
horizontal, level, lying, dishonest, dishonorable, disreputable, fallen, prone, unrespected, dishonest, immoral, unethical, unjust, unfair, evil, sinful, vile, unsuitable, unreliable, fake, unreal, disloyal, inaccurate, lying, dishonorable, disreputable, corrupt, bad, vulgar, false, different, fallen, prone, unrespected,
