HyperDic: uprightness

English > 3 senses of the word uprightness:
NOUNattributeuprightness, erectnessthe property of being upright in posture
attributeuprightness, verticality, verticalness, erectnessposition at right angles to the horizon
attributeuprightness, rectituderighteousness as a consequence of being honorable and honest
English > uprightness: 3 senses > noun 1, attribute
MeaningThe property of being upright in posture.
Synonymerectness
BroaderstanceStanding posture
Adjectivesuprightupright in position or posture
English > uprightness: 3 senses > noun 2, attribute
MeaningPosition at right angles to the horizon.
Synonymsverticality, verticalness, erectness
Broaderposition, spatial relationThe spatial property of a place where or way in which something is situated
Spanishverticalidad
Catalanverticalitat
Adjectivesuprightin a vertical position
English > uprightness: 3 senses > noun 3, attribute
Meaningrighteousness as a consequence of being honorable and honest.
Synonymrectitude
Broaderrighteousnessadhering to moral principles
Spanishderechura, rectitud
Adjectivesuprightof moral excellence

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