I. ˈəp-ˌrīt adjective
Date: before 12th century
1.
a. : perpendicular , vertical
b. : erect in carriage or posture
c. : having the main axis or a main part perpendicular
upright freezer
2. : marked by strong moral rectitude
an upright citizen
• up·right·ly adverb
• up·right·ness noun
Synonyms:
upright , honest , just , conscientious , scrupulous , honorable mean having or showing a strict regard for what is morally right. upright implies a strict adherence to moral principles
a stern and upright minister
honest stresses adherence to such virtues as truthfulness, candor, fairness
known for being honest in business dealings
just stresses conscious choice and regular practice of what is right or equitable
workers given just compensation
conscientious and scrupulous imply an active moral sense governing all one's actions and painstaking efforts to follow one's conscience
conscientious in the completion of her assignments
scrupulous in carrying out the terms of the will
honorable suggests a firm holding to codes of right behavior and the guidance of a high sense of honor and duty
a difficult but honorable decision
II. adverb
Date: 12th century
: vertically upward : in an upright position
III. noun
Date: 1683
1. : the state of being upright : perpendicular
a pillar out of upright
2. : something that stands upright ; especially : a football goalpost — usually used in plural
3. : upright piano