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Definition of uprighteously

uprighteously

/ʌpˈraɪ.tʃəs.li/
up · righ · teous · ly
Adjective:uprighteous
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• adverb

1

In an upright or righteous manner; justly, virtuously, and honorably.

Example

"The magistrate strove to govern uprighteously, refusing any bribes or favors from wealthy landowners."

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Word Nuance & Usage

"Uprighteously" is an archaic blend of "uprightly" and "righteously"; in modern standard English, either "uprightly" or "righteously" is strongly preferred.

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uppsala
upright
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uprightly
uprightness
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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Early Modern English from the adjective "uprighteous" (a blend of "upright" and "righteous") combined with the adverbial suffix "-ly".

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Uprighteously. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/uprighteously
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