Definition

In a straight up position; standing or pointing upwards.

Example

The flag was raised erectly on the pole during the ceremony.

Conversation

Did you see how the statue was positioned in the park?

Yeah, it stands so erectly — really impressive!

I wonder if they designed it to look that way on purpose.

Probably! It definitely gives it a strong presence.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Erectly → It is formed from "erect" (from Latin "erectus", meaning raised or upright) and the adverbial suffix "-ly" (meaning in a manner of). The word "erectly" means in a manner that is upright or raised.

Memory Tip

Think of something being 'raised' ('erect') and 'in a manner of' ('-ly') — that's how you remember that 'erectly' means to do something in an upright way.

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