straightened (up) (Meaning)

straightened (up)

to move the body to an upright position, to make (something) organized or tidy, to improve in behavior

FAQs About the word straightened (up)

to move the body to an upright position, to make (something) organized or tidy, to improve in behavior

tidied (up), made up, laid out, groomed, organized,spruced (up), drew up, classified, disposed, marshaled

deranged, upset, disordered,messed (up), mussed (up),disarranged, rumpled,disarrayed

After a long day of hiking, I straightened up and stretched to ease my aching muscles.

The tailor straightened up the crooked seam on my dress, making it drape perfectly.

The child straightened up and looked the teacher in the eye, indicating that he was ready to answer.

The artist straightened up from her canvas, satisfied with the final brushstrokes.