upright

The definition of upright is something or someone who is strictly honest, or something that is vertical or erect.

(adjective)

A person who is a good citizen who has never ever told a lie is an example of an upright citizen.
A vase that is right-side-up and standing erect instead of knocked over is an example of a vase that is upright.
A piano that has a tall case with strings that stand vertically is an example of an upright piano.
A vacuum cleaner that is meant to be used when standing vertically is an example of an upright vacuum.

Upright is defined as something done in a vertical position.

(adverb)

A vase that was upside down but that is now turned right-side-up and vertical is an example of a vase that is standing upright.

See upright in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

standing, pointing, or directed straight up; in a vertical or perpendicular position; erect
honest and just; honorable

Origin: ME < OE upriht: see up & right

adverb

in an upright position or direction

noun

the state of being upright or vertical
something having an upright position; vertical part or member
1. upright bass
2. upright piano
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1. Football either of the two vertical parts extending up from the crossbar of a goal post
2. one of the two standards supporting the crossbar in the high jump or pole vault

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See upright in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

a. Being in a vertical position or direction: an upright post. See Synonyms at vertical.
b. Erect in posture or carriage: “She sat with grim determination, upright as a darning needle stuck in a board” (Harriet Beecher Stowe).
Adhering strictly to moral principles; righteous.

adverb

Vertically: walk upright.

noun