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Antonyms for upright

Grammar : Adj
Spell : uhp-rahyt, uhp-rahyt
Phonetic Transcription : ˈʌpˌraɪt, ʌpˈraɪt

Definition of upright

Origin :
  • Old English upriht, from up "up" + riht "right." Similar compounds are found in other Germanic languages (cf. Old Frisian upriucht, Middle Dutch oprecht, Old High German ufreht, German aufrecht, Old Norse uprettr). Figurative sense of "good, honest" is first attested 1520s. The noun in the sense of "something standing erect" is from 1742.
  • THREE-PENNY UPRIGHT. A retailer of love, who, for the sum mentioned, dispenses her favours standing against a wall. ["Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue," 1811]The bent-over rear-entry posture they are talking about, of course, is kubda, the three-obol position at the bottom-end of a prostitute's price-range. [James N. Davidson, "Courtesans and Fishcakes: The Consuming Passions of Classical Athens," 1997]
  • adj straight-up
  • adj honorable, honest
Example sentences :
  • In all this he has been upright, disinterested and conscientious in word and deed.
  • Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook
  • This fisherman, I am glad to tell you, was an exceedingly humane and upright man.
  • Extract from : « The Gorgon's Head » by Nathaniel Hawthorne
  • He seemed to be cold and upright in his mind as in his body.
  • Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 4 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
  • What contempt must she not feel for him, she who was so upright, so high-minded?
  • Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola
  • And all men tell me what an upright man he is, so that I am really friendly with him.
  • Extract from : « Albert Durer » by T. Sturge Moore
  • He does not shuffle or prevaricate, dodge or skulk; but is honest, upright, and straightforward.
  • Extract from : « Self-Help » by Samuel Smiles
  • A huge well-remembered hand, caught him, heaved him upright.
  • Extract from : « Slaves of Mercury » by Nat Schachner
  • Guan Yu was faithful, honest, upright and brave beyond all measure.
  • Extract from : « The Chinese Fairy Book » by Various
  • I shall experience that heaven-descended favour, which ever attends the upright.
  • Extract from : « Imogen » by William Godwin
  • It stood upon a bold and upright brow that beetled over the plain below.
  • Extract from : « Imogen » by William Godwin

Synonyms for upright

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