What is the Opposite(Antonym) of “fallen”?

The Opposite(Antonym) of “fallen”

The antonym of fallen can be upright, standing, or morally upright. These words convey a sense of being in an elevated, positive, or morally correct state.

Explore all Antonyms of “fallen”

• upright
• innocent
• virtuous
• standing
• morally upright

Definitions and Examples of upright, standing, morally upright

Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!

upright

In a vertical position; standing straight up.

Example

The bookshelf was not upright and kept leaning to one side.

standing

In an erect position, supported by one's feet.

Example

She was standing tall and proud after winning the championship.

morally upright

Having high moral standards and principles.

Example

He was known for his morally upright behavior and honesty.

Key Differences: upright vs standing vs morally upright

• 1. Upright refers to a physical position, while standing refers to a posture that is supported by one's feet.
• 2. Standing is a complementary antonym, while upright and morally upright are gradable and relational antonyms, respectively.
• 3. Morally upright refers to a person's moral character, while upright and standing refer to physical positions.

Effective Usage of upright, standing, morally upright

• 1. Physical Position: Use upright and standing to describe physical positions.
• 2. Moral Character: Use morally upright to describe a person's moral character.
• 3. Metaphorical Usage: Use these antonyms metaphorically to describe a person's state of mind or situation.

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Remember this!

The antonyms of fallen have different nuances. Upright refers to a physical position, standing refers to a posture supported by one's feet, and morally upright refers to a person's moral character. Use these words to describe physical positions, moral character, or metaphorically to describe a person's state of mind or situation.