Liberal Dictionary English Dictionary
adjective
- upright; honorable; straightforward.
- of a fine, vigorous type.
- erect; erect and tall.
adjective
- of good character
- upright and vigorous in build
- be upstanding
- (in a court of law) a direction to all persons present to rise to their feet before the judge enters or leaves the court
- (at a formal dinner) a direction to all persons present to rise to their feet for a toast
Old English, in the literal sense, from up + standing (see stand (v.)). Figurative sense of “honest” is attested from 1863.