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Upstanding

UH-psta-ndihng

/ˈʌˌpstændɪŋ/

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upstanding

Dictionary meaning

Meriting respect or esteem.

Examples

  • An upstanding member of the community.

Synonyms: solid

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Ephemeral

ih-FEM-er-ul

Mellifluous

muh-LIF-loo-us

Perspicacious

pur-spi-KAY-shus

Obsequious

uhb-SEE-kwee-us

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