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- Dictionaryup·stand·ing/ˌəpˈstandiNG/
adjective
- 1. honest; respectable: "an upstanding member of the community" Similar Opposite
- 2. standing up; erect: "upstanding feathered plumes" Similar Opposite
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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.
The meaning of UPSTANDING is erect, upright. How to use upstanding in a sentence.
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.
Upstanding definition: upright; honorable; straightforward.. See examples of UPSTANDING used in a sentence.
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.
3 meanings: 1. of good character 2. upright and vigorous in build 3. → See be upstanding.... Click for more definitions.
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.
Definition of upstanding adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
upstanding meaning, definition, what is upstanding: honest and responsible: Learn more.
upstanding /ʌpˈstændɪŋ/ adj. of good character. upright and vigorous in build. be upstanding ⇒ (in a court of law) a direction to all persons present to rise to their feet before the judge enters or leaves the court. (at a formal dinner) a direction to all persons present to rise to their feet for a toast.
