Definition of: upright

(up′rīt′) adjective
1. Being in a vertical position; erect.
2. Morally correct; especially, just and honest. See synonyms under GOOD, HONEST, INNOCENT, JUST, MORAL, PURE, VIRTUOUS.
—noun
1. Something having a vertical position, as an upright timber or piano.
2. The state of being upright: a post out of upright.
3. In football, one of the goal posts.
—adverb Vertically; honestly; sincerely; justly. [OE upriht <up- up + riht right]
—up′right′ly adverb
—up′right′ness noun