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- Dictionaryupstanding/ˌʌpˈstandɪŋ/
adjective
- 1. honest; respectable: "an upstanding member of the community" Similar Opposite
- 2. standing up; erect: "upstanding feathered plumes" Similar Opposite
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behaving in a good and moral way: She is regarded as an upstanding citizen in the local community. Synonyms. moral. solid. upright (MORAL) approving. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. morally right. good She is a good woman who goes out of her way to help others.
The meaning of UPSTANDING is erect, upright. How to use upstanding in a sentence.
3 meanings: 1. of good character 2. upright and vigorous in build 3. → See be upstanding.... Click for more definitions.
Upstanding definition: upright; honorable; straightforward.. See examples of UPSTANDING used in a sentence.
The adjective upstanding is good for describing someone who is a good and honorable person, like your trusted best friend. A person with a reputation for honesty and strong morals can be called upstanding.
Definition of upstanding adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
behaving in a good and moral way: She is regarded as an upstanding citizen in the local community. Synonyms. moral. solid. upright (MORAL) approving. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. morally right. good She is a good woman who goes out of her way to help others. good He believes that children should be encouraged to do good deeds.
