Upright: meaning, definitions and examples

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upright

 

[ หˆสŒpหŒraษชt ]

Adjective / Adverb
Context #1 | Adjective

body posture

Erect, vertical, or straight, especially in a position of standing or sitting.

Synonyms

erect, straight, vertical

Examples of usage

  • He stood upright with his shoulders back.
  • She sat upright in her chair, listening intently.
Context #2 | Adverb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น vertical

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅ€เคงเคพ (seedha)

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช aufrecht

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tegak

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะตั€ั‚ะธะบะฐะปัŒะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pionowy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็›ด็ซ‹ (chokuritsu)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท vertical

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ vertical

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dikey

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ง๋ฆฝํ•œ (jigripan)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑุฃุณูŠ (ra'si)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ svislรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zvislรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ซ–็›ด (shรนzhรญ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pokonฤen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ upprรฉttur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ั–ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ•แƒ”แƒ แƒขแƒ˜แƒ™แƒแƒšแƒฃแƒ แƒ˜ (vertikaluri)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.