upright

adjective
UK: /ˈʌpraɪt/
US: /ˈʌpraɪt/

  1. Straight up; not leaning or lying down.

    1. Keep the plant upright so it can grow properly.
    2. Despite the strong wind, the old tree remained surprisingly upright and sturdy.

  2. In a vertical position.

    1. The picture is upright on the wall, not crooked.
    2. The technician adjusted the monitor to ensure it was perfectly upright before the presentation.

Synonyms

principled vertical erect honest moral honorable
upright adverb

  1. Vertically; in or into an upright position.

    1. He sat upright in his chair.
    2. The movers carefully placed the piano upright against the wall.
upright noun

  1. A piece of furniture that stands straight up.

    1. She plays the upright piano in the corner of the room.
    2. The antique shop had a beautiful old upright that needed restoration.
upright adjective

  1. Morally good; honest and respectable.

    1. She is an upright citizen, always helping others.
    2. The judge was known for being an upright and fair-minded individual.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "upright" in English means: Straight up; not leaning or lying down., In a vertical position..

The phonetic transcription of "upright" is /ˈʌpraɪt/ in British English and /ˈʌpraɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "upright": principled, vertical, erect, honest, moral, honorable.

Example usage of "upright": "Keep the plant upright so it can grow properly.". More examples on the page.