upright

About 6.72 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. adjective Vertical; erect.
2. adjective In its proper orientation; not overturned.

   My brother didn't get angry when his son knocked over the lamp; he simply called the boy over and helped him set it upright again.

3. adjective Greater in height than breadth.
4. adjective Of good morals; reliable and trustworthy; practicing ethical values.
5. adjective Having a head at approximately a right angle with the shaft.
6. adjective Characterized by a style of running with the head and shoulders held high.

   He's an upright runner.

7. adverb In or into an upright position.

   I was standing upright, waiting for my orders.

8. adverb On one's feet (as opposed to in a wheelchair).

   Amputee hockey is played upright.

Similar words

standing stand-up virtuous erect straight good erectile just rearing passant

Often followed by

and in position on man posture with as or

Word family

uprightly uprightness uprightnesses uprights