Antonyms for uprightly

Grammar : Adv

Spell : uhp-rahyt, uhp-rahyt

Phonetic Transcription : ˈʌpˌraɪt, ʌpˈraɪt

Definition of uprightly

Origin : Old English upriht, from up "up" + riht "right." Similar compounds are found in other Germanic languages (cf. Old Frisian upriucht, Middle Dutch oprecht, Old High German ufreht, German aufrecht, Old Norse uprettr). Figurative sense of "good, honest" is first attested 1520s. The noun in the sense of "something standing erect" is from 1742.
THREE-PENNY UPRIGHT. A retailer of love, who, for the sum mentioned, dispenses her favours standing against a wall. ["Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue," 1811]The bent-over rear-entry posture they are talking about, of course, is kubda, the three-obol position at the bottom-end of a prostitute's price-range. [James N. Davidson, "Courtesans and Fishcakes: The Consuming Passions of Classical Athens," 1997]

As in justly : adv fairly
As in honestly : adv in an honest manner
As in morally : adv in accordance with accepted standards of conduct
As in carefully : adv cautiously; painstakingly

Example sentences :

But no—Clara was actually walking steadily and uprightly beside Heidi.
Extract from : « Heidi » by Johanna Spyri

Your fool will stand for your lady most willingly and most uprightly.
Extract from : « The Works of John Marston » by John Marston

His face was worn and haggard; latterly his head had not been carried so uprightly as of old.
Extract from : « Desperate Remedies » by Thomas Hardy

On another there is a crown resting upon a pedestal, and the words "Si recte facias" (If you do uprightly).
Extract from : « Caricature and Other Comic Art » by James Parton.

This thing alone of itself may be an argument sufficient that they work not uprightly and truly.
Extract from : « The Apology of the Church of England » by John Jewel

But he behaved well, and uprightly; and declared that he would not break his oath to King Haco.
Extract from : « The Norwegian account of Haco's expedition against Scotland, A.D. MCCLXIII. » by Sturla rarson

As he likewise did this business most uprightly, he was enrolled in the band of the king's retainers.
Extract from : « The Danish History, Books I-IX » by Saxo Grammaticus ("Saxo the Learned")

Answer, That in so doing "they walked not uprightly according to the truth of the Gospel."
Extract from : « Not Paul, But Jesus » by Jeremy Bentham

They seem to breathe rich promises of that full fruition to which our own lives shall come if we live them well and uprightly.
Extract from : « The Quiver, 11/1899 » by Anonymous

Haughty and deceptive spirits cannot refrain from such conduct, but love deals honestly and uprightly and face to face.
Extract from : « Epistle Sermons, Vol. II » by Martin Luther

Synonyms for uprightly

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