UPRIGHT Synonyms
There are 10 hypernyms of the word upright. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for UPRIGHT
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| vertical | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • at right angles to the plane of the horizon or a base line • relating to or involving all stages of a business from production to distribution • upright in position or posture noun • something that is oriented vertically • a vertical structural member as a post or stake adjective satellite • of or relating to different levels in a hierarchy (as levels of social class or income group) | ||||||||
| perpendicular | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • intersecting at or forming right angles • at right angles to the plane of the horizon or a base line noun • a straight line at right angles to another line • a Gothic style in 14th and 15th century England; characterized by vertical lines and a four-centered (Tudor) arch and fan vaulting • a cord from which a metal weight is suspended pointing directly to the earth's center of gravity; used to determine the vertical from a given point • an extremely steep face adjective satellite • so steep as to be nearly vertical | ||||||||
| plumb | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • the metal bob of a plumb line adverb • completely; used as intensifiers • conforming to the direction of a plumb line • exactly adjective satellite • exactly vertical verb • measure the depth of something • weight with lead • examine thoroughly and in great depth • adjust with a plumb line so as to make vertical | ||||||||
| rigid | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • designating an airship or dirigible having a form maintained by a stiff unyielding frame or structure adjective satellite • incapable of or resistant to bending • incapable of compromise or flexibility • incapable of adapting or changing to meet circumstances • fixed and unmoving | ||||||||
| standing | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
adjective • (of fluids) not moving or flowing • executed in or initiated from a standing position • (of persons) on the feet; having the torso in an erect position supported by straight legs noun • social or financial or professional status or reputation • an ordered listing of scores or results showing the relative positions of competitors (individuals or teams) in a sporting event • the act of assuming or maintaining an erect upright position adjective satellite • having a supporting base • not created for a particular occasion • permanent | ||||||||
| stiff | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • having a strong physiological or chemical effect noun • an ordinary man • the dead body of a human being adverb • to a great degree • in a stiff manner adjective satellite • not moving or operating freely • strong, vigorous • rigidly formal • marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable • incapable of or resistant to bending • very drunk | ||||||||
| straight | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
adjective • having no deviations • (of hair) having no waves or curls • characterized by honesty and fairness • no longer coiled • free from curves or angles noun • a person having a sexual orientation to persons of the opposite sex • a poker hand with 5 consecutive cards (regardless of suit) • a straight segment of a roadway or racecourse adverb • without deviation • in a forthright manner; candidly or frankly • in a straight line; in a direct course adjective satellite • successive (without a break) • erect in posture • in keeping with the facts • neatly arranged; not disorderly • not homosexual • accurately fitted; level • without evasion or compromise • (of an alcoholic drink) without water • following a correct or logical method • rigidly conventional or old-fashioned | ||||||||
| tall | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • great in vertical dimension; high in stature noun • a garment size for a tall person adjective satellite • lofty in style • having a specified height • impressively difficult • too improbable to admit of belief | ||||||||
| good | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified • morally admirable noun • benefit • moral excellence or admirableness • that which is pleasing or valuable or useful • a raw material that is sold in large quantities, usually to other businesses for manufacturing or production purposes adverb • (often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (`good' is a nonstandard dialectal variant for `well') • completely and absolutely (`good' is sometimes used informally for `thoroughly') adjective satellite • having the normally expected amount • deserving of esteem and respect • promoting or enhancing well-being • agreeable or pleasing • of moral excellence • having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude • thorough • with or in a close or intimate relationship • financially safe • most suitable or right for a particular purpose • resulting favorably • exerting force or influence • capable of pleasing • appealing to the mind • in excellent physical condition • tending to promote physical well-being; beneficial to health • not forged • not left to spoil • generally admired | ||||||||
| just | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | |||||||
adjective • used especially of what is legally or ethically right or proper or fitting • fair to all parties as dictated by reason and conscience • free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules adverb • and nothing more • indicating exactness or preciseness • only a moment ago • (used for emphasis) absolutely • only a very short time before • possibly (indicating a slight chance of something being true) • exactly at this moment or the moment described • by a little adjective satellite • of moral excellence | ||||||||
| unsloped | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | |||||||
adjective satellite • in a vertical position; not sloping | ||||||||
| upright piano | nounn | |||||||
noun • a piano with a vertical sounding board | ||||||||
