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Vertical (Adjective)

Meaning¹

Of or relating to different levels in a hierarchy (as levels of social class or income group); "vertical social mobility".

Meaning²

Upright in position or posture; "an erect stature"; "erect flower stalks"; "for a dog, an erect tail indicates aggression"; "a column still vertical amid the ruins"; "he sat bolt upright".

Examples

She walked into the room with her head held high and a vertical posture, commanding immediate attention.
The ancient column stood vertical amidst the ruins, a testament to the ingenuity of the long-lost civilization.
He kept his body vertical as he gazed out over the stunning cityscape from the top of the skyscraper.
Their prized possession, a rare orchid, had finally reached the vertical growth phase and would soon burst into bloom.
The gymnast held the vertical pose for a few breathtaking seconds at the peak of her routine, frozen in perfect balance.

Related Words

At right angles to the plane of the horizon or a base line; "a vertical camera angle"; "the monument consists of two vertical pillars supporting a horizontal slab"; "measure the perpendicular height".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

The vertical lines on the skyscraper's facade create a striking contrast with the horizontal ledges.
The artist used a vertical format to emphasize the grandeur of the mountain in the painting.
The vertical camera angle added a sense of drama to the opening scene of the film.
The monument consists of two vertical pillars supporting a horizontal slab, symbolizing the balance between earth and sky.
The engineer had to measure the perpendicular height of the bridge's vertical piers to ensure stability.