Upstanding
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ʌpˈstændɪŋ/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Upstanding is an adjective meaning Honest; reputable; respectable.
Meaning
Honest; reputable; respectable.
More Meanings
- Standing up.
- present participle and gerund of upstand
Example Sentences
Please be upstanding for His Worship the Mayor.
An upstanding merchant will exchange a faulty product.
Swift was among those upstanding for Dion when she walked on stage and singing to Dion's hit The Power of Love.
I don't even know her But I feel a responsibility to do what's upstanding and right It's kinda like a code, yeah And you've been getting closer and closer, and crossing so many lines
Synonyms for upstanding
Depending on context, synonyms include noble, solid, honorable, honourable, worthy.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include honorable, worthy, honourable, noble, solid, honest.
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