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uprightly

 

[ ʌpˈraɪtli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

used in formal language

In an upright manner; vertically.

Synonyms

upright, vertically.

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Word Description / Examples
uprightly

Used to describe an action that is done in a morally correct or honest manner. It can also describe someone's posture, but this is less common.

  • She always behaved uprightly, never telling lies or cheating
  • He stood uprightly, proud and confident
vertically

Used to refer specifically to something that is positioned or moving straight up and down, in a literal, spatial sense. It does not carry moral connotations.

  • The tower stands vertically over the landscape
  • The climbers ascended vertically up the cliff face
upright

Commonly used to describe a position or posture that is straight up, or a person who is morally correct. It is more versatile and can be used in different contexts, both literal and figurative.

  • The picture frame needs to be hung in an upright position
  • He is known as an upright citizen, always helping others

Examples of usage

  • He stood uprightly, refusing to bow down to pressure.
  • She held the painting uprightly against the wall.
  • The candle burned uprightly, casting a long shadow on the floor.

Translations

Translations of the word "uprightly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 verticalmente

🇮🇳 सिद्धता से

🇩🇪 aufrecht

🇮🇩 tegak

🇺🇦 прямо

🇵🇱 prosto

🇯🇵 まっすぐに

🇫🇷 droitement

🇪🇸 verticalmente

🇹🇷 düzgün bir şekilde

🇰🇷 곧게

🇸🇦 بشكل مستقيم

🇨🇿 přímo

🇸🇰 priamo

🇨🇳 直立地

🇸🇮 pokončno

🇮🇸 beint

🇰🇿 түзу

🇬🇪 მباشე

🇦🇿 düz şəkildə

🇲🇽 verticalmente

Etymology

The word 'uprightly' originates from the combination of 'upright' and the suffix '-ly', which is used to form adverbs. 'Upright' itself comes from the Old English word 'upriht', meaning standing straight up. The concept of being upright, both physically and morally, has been valued in various cultures throughout history. In English, the term 'uprightly' has been used since the Middle Ages to convey the sense of standing or behaving in an upright and honorable manner.

See also: uprightness.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,526 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.