Upright

/ˈʌp.raɪt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person who adheres to moral principles.

In his community, he is regarded as an upright who inspires others.

adjective

Positioned vertically; not leaning or slanted.

She stood upright in front of the audience, ready to speak.

Morally honorable; virtuous.

He is known to be an upright citizen, always helping those in need.

Righteous or just.

The upright judge made a fair ruling based on the facts.

Middle English upryȝt, from up + right.

upright citizen

A person who is honest and law-abiding.

upright posture

A position where the body is held straight and aligned.

keep (someone) upright

To support someone in making moral decisions.

uprightness

The quality of being honest and morally correct.

uprightly

In a manner that is honest and virtuous.

Stand tall or be confident.

After the speech, she felt upright about her decision.

To be true or real in character.

He's an upright guy; you can trust him.