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uprightly

/ˈʌp.raɪt.li/
up · right · ly
Adjective:upright
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• adverb

1

In an honest, honorable, or morally righteous manner.

Example

"The judge was widely respected for conducting her affairs uprightly throughout her long career."

2

In an erect or vertical position or posture.

Example

"The ancient stone pillars still stood uprightly against the desert horizon."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In modern English, "uprightly" is used almost exclusively for the moral sense ("behaving uprightly"), whereas the flat adverb "upright" is strongly preferred for physical posture ("sitting upright").

• Nearby Words

uppsala
upright
uprighteously
uprightly
uprightness
uprise
uprising

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English "uprihtlice", meaning "erectly" or "honestly", formed from "upriht" (upright) and the adverbial suffix "-lice" (-ly).

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