Upright

Adjective

erect or vertical, as in position or posture.

raised or directed vertically or upward.

adhering to rectitude; righteous, honest, or just

an upright person.

being in accord with what is right

upright dealings.

Noun

the state of being upright or vertical.

something standing erect or vertical, as a piece of timber.

an upright piano.

Usually, uprights. Chiefly Football . the goalposts.

Adverb

in an upright position or direction; vertically.

Verb (used with object)

to make upright.

Antonyms

adjective

fallen , lying , prone , dishonest , dishonorable , disreputable , unrespected

Synonyms

adjective

cocked , end on , end up , erect , on end , perpendicular , plumb , raised , sheer , standing , stand-up , steep , straight , upended , upstanding , upward , vertical , aboveboard , blameless , circumspect , conscientious , correct , equitable , ethical , exemplary , fair , faithful , good , high-minded , impartial , incorruptible , just , kosher * , legit , moral , noble , principled , punctilious , pure , right , righteous , square , straightforward , true , true-blue * , trustworthy , unimpeachable , up front , virtuous , honorable , chivalrous , elevated , honest , post , prop , rectitudinous , scrupulous , sincere