adverb
- in an honest, moral, and ethical manner
- in a vertical or erect position
Examples
- The judge was known for conducting trials uprightly and fairly.
- She lived uprightly, always following her moral principles.
- The businessman dealt uprightly with all his clients.
- The statue stood uprightly in the center of the plaza.
- He held his head uprightly despite the criticism.
- The community respected her for living uprightly throughout her life.