Proper and Upright

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Proper

Proper adjective - Following the established traditions of refined society and good taste.
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Upright is a synonym for proper in fair topic. In some cases you can use "Upright" instead an adjective "Proper".
Nearby Words: property, properly

Upright

Upright adjective - Conforming to a high standard of morality or virtue.
Usage example: an honest and upright people
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Proper is a synonym for upright in fair topic. Sometimes you can use "Proper" instead an adjective "Upright", if it concerns topics such as honest.
Nearby Words: uprightness, uprightly

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  • Up, Up and Away! In a parody sketch on Saturday Night Live, a superhero was chastised by her Super Team for, among other things, failure to assume the "proper" flying position; she flew while standing upright.
    Source: Up, Up and Away!
  • Cool Chair The thrones of the Jarls come with a Reclining Reigner animation, and the royal throne in Solitude has the prim and proper upright animation.
    Source: Cool Chair
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