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- [uhp-rahyt, uhp-rahyt]
- /ˈʌpˌraɪt, ʌpˈraɪt/
- /ˈʌp.raɪt.li/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [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.
uprightly usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms 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
- duteously — In a duteous manner.
- equitably — In an equitable manner.
- ethically — In an ethical manner.
- evenhandedly — In an evenhanded manner.
- heedfully — In a heedful manner.
Antonyms for uprightly
adverb uprightly
- incompletely — not complete; lacking some part.
- worthlessly — In a worthless manner.
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