UPSTANDING
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Dictionary entry overview: What does upstanding mean? • UPSTANDING (adjective)
The adjective UPSTANDING has 1 sense:
1. morally admirable
Familiarity information: UPSTANDING used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
• UPSTANDING (adjective)
Meaning:
Morally admirable
Synonyms:
upstanding; worthy; solid
Context example:
a worthy citizen
Similar:
good (morally admirable)
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