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Standing out from the surface of the body.
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- Standing out from the surface of the body.
- Being in a vertical, upright position:
- Not bending or leaning; straight up; upright; vertical
Remaining in force or use indefinitely:
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- Remaining in force or use indefinitely:
- Performed or done from a standing position:
- Not cut down:
Of or relating to a style of English Gothic architecture of the 1300s and 1400s, characterized by emphasis of the vertical element.
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- Of or relating to a style of English Gothic architecture of the 1300s and 1400s, characterized by emphasis of the vertical element.
- At right angles to a given plane or line
- Exactly upright; vertical; straight up or down
Extreme; exaggerated
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- Extreme; exaggerated
- Having a sharp rise or highly inclined slope; precipitous
- Having a sharp inclination; precipitous.
Exaggerated; inflated:
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- Exaggerated; inflated:
- Lofty; sublime; noble:
- Elevated in rank, character, or status.
Formal; lofty:
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- Formal; lofty:
- Increased, particularly above a normal level.
- Raised, especially above the ground:
(Informal) Utter; absolute; sheer:
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- (Informal) Utter; absolute; sheer:
- Exactly vertical.
- Perfectly vertical; straight down
Extending continuously in the same direction without curving:
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- Extending continuously in the same direction without curving:
- Not deviating from the normal or strict form:
- Not altered, embellished, or modified:
Directed toward a higher place.
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- Directed toward a higher place.
In accordance with widely held norms of behavior, or of written standards of conduct adopted by the members of a profession. In accordance with widely held norms of behavior, or of written standards of conduct adopted by the members of a profession.
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- In accordance with widely held norms of behavior, or of written standards of conduct adopted by the members of a profession. In accordance with widely held norms of behavior, or of written standards of conduct adopted by the members of a profession.
- Conforming to the standards of conduct of a given profession or group
- Being in accordance with the accepted principles of right and wrong that govern the conduct of a profession:
Conforming to standards of what is right or just in behavior; virtuous:
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- Conforming to standards of what is right or just in behavior; virtuous:
- Good or right in conduct or character; sometimes, specif., virtuous in sexual conduct
- Relating to, serving to teach, or in accordance with the principles of right and wrong
Having, or characterized by, moral virtue; righteous
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- Having, or characterized by, moral virtue; righteous
- Having or showing virtue, especially moral excellence:
- (Archaic) Chaste:
Lofty; sublime; noble:
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- Lofty; sublime; noble:
- Elevated in rank, character, or status.
- Exaggerated; inflated:
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Conforming or adhering to an established standard; proper
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- Conforming or adhering to an established standard; proper
- Conforming to standards; proper:
- Conforming to fact or logic; true, accurate, right, or free from errors
Careful to consider all related circumstances before acting, judging, or deciding
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- Careful to consider all related circumstances before acting, judging, or deciding
Not able to be impeached or reproached
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- Not able to be impeached or reproached
- Not impeachable; that cannot be doubted, questioned, or discredited; irreproachable
- Difficult or impossible to impeach:
Very careful about every detail of behavior, ceremony, etc.
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- Very careful about every detail of behavior, ceremony, etc.
- Strictly attentive to detail; meticulous or fastidious, particularly to codes or conventions.
- Strictly attentive to minute details of form in action or conduct.
Of good repute; respectable.
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- Of good repute; respectable.
- Without affectation; plain:
- Being what it seems; genuine; pure
Having principles, as of conduct
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- Having principles, as of conduct
- Based on, having or manifesting principles.
- Based on, marked by, or manifesting principle:
Apparently favorable but really false; specious
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- Apparently favorable but really false; specious
- Being in accordance with relative merit or significance:
- Easy to read; clear
Incapable of being morally corrupted.
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- Incapable of being morally corrupted.
- Not subject to corruption or decay.
- That cannot be corrupted, esp. morally
Alternative form of above-board.
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- Alternative form of above-board.
- Without deceit or trickery; straightforward.
(Obs.) Haughty; proud; arrogant
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- (Obs.) Haughty; proud; arrogant
- Alternative form of high-minded.
- Refined, cultured, particularly civilized.
- Decent; satisfactory
- Conforming to socially acceptable behavior, attitudes, taste, etc.; proper; correct
- Good enough to be seen, used, etc.; presentable
Of, relating to, or characteristic of men, especially when considered traditionally masculine, as in being courageous or direct:
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- Of, relating to, or characteristic of men, especially when considered traditionally masculine, as in being courageous or direct:
- Fit for a man; masculine
- Having the qualities generally regarded as those that a man should have; virile; strong, brave, resolute, honorable, etc.
Of the side or bank of a river on the right of a person facing downstream
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- Of the side or bank of a river on the right of a person facing downstream
- In or into a satisfactory state or condition:
- Having a right angle:
Being at right angles to the horizontal; vertical.
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- Being at right angles to the horizontal; vertical.
- Of or relating to a style of English Gothic architecture of the 1300s and 1400s, characterized by emphasis of the vertical element.
- Exactly upright; vertical; straight up or down
(Informal) Utter; absolute; sheer:
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- (Informal) Utter; absolute; sheer:
- Exactly vertical.
- Perfectly vertical; straight down
Perpendicular, or at a right angle, to the plane of the horizon; upright, straight up or down, etc.
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- Perpendicular, or at a right angle, to the plane of the horizon; upright, straight up or down, etc.
- (Economics) Relating to or involving all stages from production to sale:
- (Marketing) Of or pertaining to vertical markets.
Being in a stiff, rigid physiological condition.
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- Being in a stiff, rigid physiological condition.
- Standing out from the surface of the body.
- Being in a vertical, upright position:
Made light and high by yeast or other leaven.
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- Made light and high by yeast or other leaven.
- Made in low relief; embossed
- Projecting from a flat background; in relief; embossed:
Standing straight; erect
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- Standing straight; erect
- Upright in character and behavior; honorable
- Standing erect or upright.
In effect; operative:
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- In effect; operative:
- Pleasant; enjoyable:
- Discriminating:
Equitable; fair:
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- Equitable; fair:
- Being what it seems; genuine; pure
- Of good repute; respectable.
Used in the House of Commons as a title of respect when speaking of another member.
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- Used in the House of Commons as a title of respect when speaking of another member.
- Having or showing a sense of right and wrong; characterized by honesty and integrity; upright
- Of good reputation; respectable
Incapable of being morally corrupted.
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- Incapable of being morally corrupted.
- Not subject to corruption or decay.
- That cannot be corrupted, esp. morally
Morally upright; without guilt or sin:
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- Morally upright; without guilt or sin:
- Acting in a just, upright manner; doing what is right; virtuous
- (Slang) Good, excellent, satisfying, pleasant, authentic, etc.
Consistent with fact or reality; not false or erroneous:
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- Consistent with fact or reality; not false or erroneous:
- Exactly conforming to a rule, standard, or pattern:
- Quick and exact in sensing and responding:
Morally upright; honest.
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- Morally upright; honest.
- Upright in character and behavior; honorable
- Honest; reputable; respectable
(Informal) Characterized by candor, honesty, ethical behavior, etc.
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- (Informal) Characterized by candor, honesty, ethical behavior, etc.
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