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uprightly

up·right
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [uhp-rahyt, uhp-rahyt]
    • /ˈʌpˌraɪt, ʌpˈraɪt/
    • /ˈʌp.raɪt.li/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [uhp-rahyt, uhp-rahyt]
    • /ˈʌpˌraɪt, ʌpˈraɪt/

Definitions of uprightly word

  • adjective uprightly erect or vertical, as in position or posture. 1
  • adjective uprightly raised or directed vertically or upward. 1
  • adjective uprightly adhering to rectitude; righteous, honest, or just: an upright person. 1
  • adjective uprightly being in accord with what is right: upright dealings. 1
  • noun uprightly the state of being upright or vertical. 1
  • noun uprightly something standing erect or vertical, as a piece of timber. 1

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Origin of uprightly

First appearance:

before 900
One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; Middle English, Old English upriht (cognate with German aufrecht). See up, right

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Parts of speech for Uprightly

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

uprightly popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for uprightly

adv uprightly

  • anxiously — full of mental distress or uneasiness because of fear of danger or misfortune; greatly worried; solicitous: Her parents were anxious about her poor health.
  • attentively — while giving attention; observantly: Please listen attentively.
  • befittingly — suitable; proper; becoming: planned with a befitting sense of majesty.
  • benevolently — characterized by or expressing goodwill or kindly feelings: a benevolent attitude; her benevolent smile.
  • benignly — having a kindly disposition; gracious: a benign king.

adverb uprightly

Antonyms for uprightly

adverb uprightly

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