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    up·stand·ing
    /ˌəpˈstandiNG/

    adjective

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  2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › upstandingUpstanding Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of UPSTANDING is erect, upright. How to use upstanding in a sentence.

  3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishUPSTANDING | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    behaving in a good and moral way: She is regarded as an upstanding citizen in the local community. Synonyms. moral. solid. upright (MORAL) approving. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. morally right. good She is a good woman who goes out of her way to help others.

  4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › upstandingUpstanding - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

    The adjective upstanding is good for describing someone who is a good and honorable person, like your trusted best friend. A person with a reputation for honesty and strong morals can be called upstanding.

  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › upstandingUPSTANDING Definition & Meaning - Dictionary.com

    Upstanding definition: upright; honorable; straightforward.. See examples of UPSTANDING used in a sentence.

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishUPSTANDING definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Definition of 'upstanding' upstanding. (ʌpstændɪŋ ) adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] Upstanding people behave in a morally acceptable way. [formal] ...a fine, upstanding and decent Irish citizen. You look like a nice upstanding young man. Synonyms: honest, principled, upright, honourable More Synonyms of upstanding. More Synonyms of upstanding.

  7. www.merriam-webster.com › thesaurus › upstandingUPSTANDING Synonyms: 116 Similar and Opposite Words - ...

    Synonyms for UPSTANDING: honorable, honest, ethical, respectable, noble, decent, upright, principled; Antonyms of UPSTANDING: low, base, dishonest, criminal, unworthy, dishonorable, unethical, ignoble

  8. www.thefreedictionary.com › upstandingUpstanding - definition of upstanding by The Free Dictionary

    1. of good character. 2. upright and vigorous in build. 3. (Law) (in a court of law) a direction to all persons present to rise to their feet before the judge enters or leaves the court. 4. (at a formal dinner) a direction to all persons present to rise to their feet for a toast. upˈstandingness n.

  9. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryUPSTANDING | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    behaving in a good and moral way: She is regarded as an upstanding citizen in the local community. Synonyms. moral. solid. upright (MORAL) approving. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. morally right. good She is a good woman who goes out of her way to help others. good He believes that children should be encouraged to do good deeds.

  10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishupstanding adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

    Definition of upstanding adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  11. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › upstandingupstanding | meaning of upstanding in Longman Dictionary of ...

    upstanding meaning, definition, what is upstanding: honest and responsible: Learn more.