Definitions

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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Thank you for flying the friendly skies, and please return your seat backs to their full upright and locked position.

From Los Angeles Times

He sat upright in his chair, a smile growing on his face.

From Literature

I stared at the upright form and was sure it was a ghost, a being from the dead sent for me.

From Literature

It showed a half-dozen upright missiles moving along the tracked carousel in a cavernous tunnel.

From The Wall Street Journal

As I set off, I stayed upright with barely a wobble.

From Literature