upstanding — honest, respectable, and morally correct in behavior
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: honest, respectable, and morally correct in behavior
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈʌpˌstændɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- The mayor praised the upstanding volunteers who cleaned the park every weekend.
- My grandmother always said she wanted me to marry an upstanding gentleman, not a couch potato.
- Despite his wealth, he remained an upstanding person who donated generously to charity.
upstanding
ADJECTIVE[/ˈʌpˌstændɪŋ/]
honest, respectable, and morally correct in behavior
honest, respectable, and morally correct in behavior
Upstanding with commanding presence and understanding heart!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Formed in the 16th century from the combination of 'up' and 'standing', the word originally denoted a physically upright or erect posture. Over time, the literal sense of standing straight evolved metaphorically to describe moral rectitude and ethical uprightness.
Breakdown
up- (upward, elevated) + standing (present participle of stand, in an upright position). The compound literally means 'standing upright' but developed figurative meaning of moral or ethical integrity.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The mayor praised the upstanding volunteers who cleaned the park every weekend.”
“My grandmother always said she wanted me to marry an upstanding gentleman, not a couch potato.”
“Despite his wealth, he remained an upstanding person who donated generously to charity.”
“The upstanding teacher refused the bribe and reported the incident to the principal.”
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