Upright: meaning, definitions and examples
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upright
[ หสpหraษชt ]
body posture
Erect, vertical, or straight, especially in a position of standing or sitting.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He stood upright with his shoulders back.
- She sat upright in her chair, listening intently.
body posture
In a vertical, erect, or straight position.
Synonyms
erectly, straight up, vertically
Examples of usage
- The soldier stood upright at attention.
- She held herself upright, despite the pain.
Translations
Translations of the word "upright" in other languages:
๐ต๐น vertical
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเฅเคงเคพ (seedha)
๐ฉ๐ช aufrecht
๐ฎ๐ฉ tegak
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒะตััะธะบะฐะปัะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ pionowy
๐ฏ๐ต ็ด็ซ (chokuritsu)
๐ซ๐ท vertical
๐ช๐ธ vertical
๐น๐ท dikey
๐ฐ๐ท ์ง๋ฆฝํ (jigripan)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฑุฃุณู (ra'si)
๐จ๐ฟ svislรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ zvislรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ็ซ็ด (shรนzhรญ)
๐ธ๐ฎ pokonฤen
๐ฎ๐ธ upprรฉttur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ััะบ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแ แขแแแแแฃแ แ (vertikaluri)
๐ฆ๐ฟ dik
๐ฒ๐ฝ vertical
Etymology
The word 'upright' originated from the combination of 'up' and 'right', suggesting a vertical position aligned with the Earth's gravitational force. The term has been used for centuries to describe a posture or position that is perpendicular to the ground, symbolizing strength, dignity, and proper alignment.
See also: up, upend, upmost, upper, upset, upsides, upward, upwards.
Word Frequency Rank
At #5,913 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.
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- 5910 studio
- 5911 objected
- 5912 trusted
- 5913 upright
- 5914 sanction
- 5915 conversations
- 5916 obstruction
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