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upright meaning in Sanskrit

ऊर्ध्व ūrdhva

/ˈʌpɹaɪt/

upright in Sanskrit: ऊर्ध्व (ūrdhva), ऋजु (ṛju). In English, upright means vertical; erect.

Sanskrit words for upright

vertical; erect
ऊर्ध्व ūrdhva
of good morals
ऋजु ṛju

English meaning of upright

  1. adjective Vertical; erect.
  2. adjective In its proper orientation; not overturned.
  3. adjective Greater in height than breadth.
  4. adjective Of good morals; reliable and trustworthy; practicing ethical values.

Full definition of upright

upright in a sentence

  • My brother didn't get angry when his son knocked over the lamp; he simply called the boy over and helped him set it upright again.
  • He's an upright runner.
  • I was standing upright, waiting for my orders.

Synonyms of upright

upright in other languages

Questions about upright in Sanskrit

What is the meaning of upright in Sanskrit?
Upright in Sanskrit is ऊर्ध्व (ūrdhva), ऋजु (ṛju).
upright इत्यस्य संस्कृते कः अर्थः?
Upright: ऊर्ध्व (ūrdhva), ऋजु (ṛju).
What does upright mean in English?
Upright means vertical; erect.

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