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uprightly


Meanings
  • adverb

    adhering to or occupying a position of righteousness or virtue; morally or ethically correct; not deviating from the intended or desired direction; perpendicular to the ground or base

    - "He conducted himself uprightly during the investigation."
    - "The tower was standing uprightly after the storm."
    - "Please ensure that all students keep their desks uprightly aligned."

Variants
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upright , uprightly , uprightness , uprightnesses
Etymology
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From Old English upright 'erect, standing, upright', from up 'up' + rith 'right'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'uprightly' is related to the word 'upright', which means a vertical position or a straight line.

  2. In some contexts, 'uprightly' can also be used as an adjective to describe something that is standing or functioning properly.


Related Concepts
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  1. perpendicular: Related to the concept of being upright, perpendicular refers to a line or plane that intersects another at a right angle.

  2. righteous: A person who is morally right or just, behaving in an honest and good way.


Culture
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In literature, 'uprightly' is often used to describe a character's moral integrity or adherence to principles. In art, it can be represented visually as a straight line or a vertical position. In music, it can be associated with the idea of playing notes or scales correctly and in the proper key.

How to Memorize "uprightly"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine an upright person or an upright tree.
    - Visualize a ruler standing straight up.

  2. associate

    - Associate 'uprightly' with the idea of being honest and moral.
    - Link it to the idea of a straight line or a perpendicular angle.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Up Right' to remember the meaning of 'uprightly'.


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