Synonyms of stand-up

stand-up 1 of 3

adjective

ˈstand-ˌəp 

1

as in honorable

following the accepted rules of moral conduct

a real stand-up guy, he's willing to raise the child—by himself if necessary

Synonyms & Similar Words

• honorable
• honest
• ethical
• decent
• upright
• respectable
• principled
• noble
• righteous
• just
• good
• upstanding
• nice
• respected
• proper
• conscientious
• unimpeachable
• unassailable
• classy
• moral
• chivalrous
• irreproachable
• blameless
• polite
• guiltless
• virtuous
• high-minded
• reputable
• incorruptible
• scrupulous
• menschy
• fair
• decorous
• uncorrupted
• right-minded
• seemly

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• base
• low
• criminal
• ignoble
• dishonest
• unprincipled
• dishonorable
• unworthy
• unjust
• bad
• roguish
• mean
• unethical
• evil
• unrighteous
• rotten
• crooked
• sinful
• corrupt
• reprehensible
• wicked
• immoral
• nefarious
• iniquitous
• rascally
• unfair
• vile
• unscrupulous
• villainous
• wretched
• knavish
• blackguardly
• loose
• degenerate
• scoundrelly
• debauched
• debased
• depraved
• disgraceful
• degraded
• shameful
• perverted
• culpable
• venal
• censurable
• disreputable
• demoralized
• dissolute
• decadent
• perverse
• blameworthy
• blamable
• profligate
• libertine
• dissipated
• reprobate

2

as in vertical

rising straight up

a puppy with stand-up ears

Synonyms & Similar Words

• vertical
• standing
• erect
• upright
• perpendicular
• raised
• plumb
• lifted
• upstanding
• elevated
• upraised
• freestanding
• upended
• stand-alone
• semierect

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• flat
• recumbent
• prostrate
• supine
• hanging
• diagonal
• slant
• sagging
• slanted
• slanting
• slanty

stand up

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verb

as in to fly

to withstand scrutiny and gain acceptance or approval

a hypothesis that won't stand up to close analysis

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fly
• work
• hold up
• pass
• pass muster
• hold water
• wash
• play
• get through
• go over
• take
• go down
• go through

stand-up

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noun

as in improv

Related Words

• improv
• satire
• burlesque
• parody
• banter
• comedy
• drollery
• persiflage
• knockabout
• high comedy
• wit
• low comedy
• horseplay
• slapstick
• farce
• foolery
• fun
• shenanigan(s)
• monkeyshine(s)
• humor

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of stand-up

Adjective

Naszewski co-wrote the screenplay with comedian and stand-up Agnieszka Matan, who stars alongside Polish actors, Sebastian Stankiewicz, Piotr Polak and Sebastian Łach. — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2026

The dynamic duo’s show is a mix of stand-up comedy, character sketches, video montages and bluegrass music (a la Steve Martin’s banjo-brilliant virtuosity and special guests Jeff Babko and Steep Canyon Rangers). — Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 2 Nov. 2026

Verb

Jibran splits his time between preparing food and standing up front. — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026

Across the country, Democrats stood up for big policy changes like increasing the federal minimum wage, expanding child care, reining in Big Tech, data centers, and AI, and reforming health care. — Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Time, 5 Nov. 2026

Noun

In addition to stand-up, Watkins is known for his acting, voice acting, and impressions. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2026

Atlanta will be packed with a potpourri of stand-up comics this fall. — Rodney Ho, AJC.com, 9 Sep. 2026