Upright meaning

What does “upright” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“upright” is a noun and adjective with 5 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a vertical structural member as a post or stake.

upright

noun

  1. a vertical structural member as a post or stake

    “the ball sailed between the uprights”

    Synonymsvertical
  2. a piano with a vertical sounding board

adjective

  1. in a vertical position; not sloping

    “an upright post”

    Synonymsunsloped
  2. of moral excellence

    “a genuinely good person”

    “a just cause”

    Synonymsgoodjust
  3. upright in position or posture

    “an erect stature”

    “erect flower stalks”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University