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upright

[uhp-rahyt, uhp-rahyt] / ˈʌpˌraɪt, ʌpˈraɪt /
ADJECTIVE
erect or vertical
Synonyms
STRONGEST
erect perpendicular vertical
STRONG
plumb standing straight
WEAK
cocked end on on end upward
Antonyms
STRONG
horizontal level sitting
WEAK
prone
ADJECTIVE
honorable, honest
Synonyms
STRONGEST
conscientious ethical impartial noble principled pure righteous straightforward trustworthy upstanding virtuous
STRONG
fair faithful good moral right square straight true
WEAK
aboveboard blameless circumspect correct equitable exemplary high-minded incorruptible just legit punctilious stand-up true-blue unimpeachable up front
Antonyms
STRONGEST
bad corrupt dishonest immoral unethical unfair unjust
STRONG
disloyal evil fake false inaccurate sinful unreal unreliable vile
WEAK
dishonorable disreputable fallen lying unrespected

Example Sentences

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According to historical records, the shield was found buried upright in peat alongside six others – though the whereabouts of those remains unclear.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

The tilted-over towers overlooking the palace moat have all been brought back upright, and workers are building new brick castellations for their supporting ramparts.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

They placed these foams between transparent plates and positioned them upright, allowing them to directly observe how liquid moved inside.

From Science Daily • Mar. 23, 2026

Why is this ancient French skeleton sitting upright?

From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026

I kick all the trash back into the can and set it upright.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.