up
right
Comparative
more upright
Superlative
most upright
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oriented at 90° to the horizontal plane
- The upright tombstone leaned slightly after the storm.
- Upright support beams prevent roof collapse.
- An upright guillotine blade hung ominously.
- The upright sundial only worked at solar noon.
- Upright icicles daggered from the eaves.
Antonyms:
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adhering to ethical principles and moral behavior
- The upright tax auditor rejected every bribe.
- Puritans demanded upright Sabbath observance.
- His upright testimony convicted the mob boss.
- An upright monk disdained earthly wealth.
- The upright contract forbade insider trading.