Upstanding
adjective
1.
upright; honorable; straightforward.
2.
of a fine, vigorous type.
3.
erect; erect and tall.
adjective
1.
of good character
2.
upright and vigorous in build
3.
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
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