uprightly

• Advérbio arcaico que significa 'de maneira honesta e moral' ou 'em posição vertical'. Descrevia ações praticadas com retidão ou na posição ereta. Praticamente caiu em desuso no inglês moderno, sendo substituído por 'upright' ou outras expressões.

An archaic adverb meaning 'in an upright manner' or 'honestly and morally.' It was used to describe actions performed with integrity or in a vertical position. The form is now largely obsolete in modern English, replaced by 'upright' as an adverb or other phrases.

1. In an honorable mannerB2formal

   Acting with strong moral principles, honesty, and integrity.

   Honestamente

   • He has always conducted himself uprightly in business dealings.
   • She was known for living uprightly and helping those in need.
   • The judge was respected for ruling uprightly and fairly.

   Sinônimosethicallyhonestlyhonorablymorallyrighteouslyvirtuously

   Antônimoscorruptlydishonorablyimmorallyunethically

2. In an upright positionB2formal

   With a straight, vertical posture; not bent or leaning.

   Erguido

   • The soldier stood uprightly at attention.
   • She sat uprightly in her chair during the interview.
   • The statue was placed uprightly on its pedestal.

   Sinônimoserectlyperpendicularlyvertically

   Antônimosflathorizontallypronerecumbentsupine