upstanding — honest, respectable, and morally correct in behavior
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: honest, respectable, and morally correct in behavior
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈʌpˌstændɪŋ/
Korean meaning: 정직하고 존경받을 만하며 도덕적으로 올바른
Korean pronunciation: **업**스탠딩
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!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
16세기에 'up(위로)'과 'standing(서있는)'이 결합하여 만들어진 단어로, 문자 그대로 '똑바로 서있는' 상태에서 비유적으로 '도덕적으로 바른' 의미로 발전했습니다.
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📝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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