English Explanatory Dictionary

uprightness

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The state of being honest, honourable, and moral.
  2. The state of being erect or vertical.
  3. The product or result of being upright.

Pronunciation

/ˌʌpˈɹaɪtnəs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-uprightness.wav

Word forms

uprightness uprightnesses

Etymology

From upright + -ness.

Synonyms

integrity propriety rectitude angelicality angelicalness angelicity angelicness decency godliness honesty honor probity righteousness rightfulness saintlikeness saintliness seemlihood seemliness uprightness virtuousness verticality verticalness
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