upright

• Beschreibt jemanden oder etwas Ehrliches, moralisch Richtiges oder etwas, das sich in aufrechter, vertikaler Position befindet.

Describes someone or something that is honest, morally correct, or in a vertical position.

1. Vertical positionA2formal

   Positioned or standing in a vertical direction; not leaning or sloping.

   Aufrecht

   • The ladder must be placed upright against the wall.
   • She sat upright in her chair during the interview.
   • The statue remained upright despite the strong winds.

   Synonymeerectperpendicularplumbstandingvertical

   Antonymeflathorizontallyingpronesupine

2. Morally excellentB2formal

   Having strong moral principles; honest and just.

   Aufrecht

   • He is known as an upright citizen in the community.
   • The judge was respected for her upright character.
   • They lived an upright life, always helping others.

   Synonymeconscientiousethicalhonesthonorablejustmoralprincipledrighteousscrupulousvirtuous

   Antonymecorruptdishonestimmoralunethicalunjustunprincipledvenal

3. B1formal

   Describing a person's posture as straight and erect.

   Aufrecht

   • Good posture means keeping your back upright.
   • The soldier stood upright at attention.
   • Yoga helps maintain an upright posture.

   Synonymeerectperpendicularplumbstraightvertical

   Antonymebentcrookedhunchedstooped

• Substantiv, das ein vertikales Bauelement wie eine Säule oder einen Pfosten oder ein Klavier mit aufrechter Mechanik bezeichnet.

A noun referring to a vertical structural member, such as a post or stake, or a piano with a vertical sounding board.

1. Vertical structural memberB2formal

   A post, stake, or other vertical support used in construction or fencing.

   Vertikale Stütze

   • The fence was held up by wooden uprights.
   • The carpenter installed the uprights for the new wall.
   • The gate was attached to a sturdy metal upright.

   Synonymecolumnpillarpostpropstakestanchionsupport

2. Upright pianoB1formal

   A type of piano where the strings are arranged vertically, making it more compact than a grand piano.

   Klavier

   • She practiced on an old upright in the corner of the room.
   • The music school has several uprights for students to use.
   • He prefers the sound of a grand piano over an upright.

   Synonymevertical