upraised
Elevated above head
Upraised means raised up or lifted, typically describing hands, arms, or objects held aloft: She stood with upraised arms, upraised fists.
The word is slightly formal or literary, more common in written description than everyday speech.
It emphasizes the completed state of being raised rather than the action of raising.
Raised upward
- extendedLengthened in time or space
- outstretchedSpread to full length
- elevatedRaised above usual level
- skywardToward the firmament
aloft · reaching · thrust · brandished · waving · beckoning · signaling · saluting
Public expression of disapproval
- rebellionDefiance of established power
- resistanceCapacity to withstand force
- fistTightly closed hand
- dissentDisagreement with authority
opposition · revolt · solidarity · demonstration · rally · activism · clenched · militant
Address to deity
- pleadingUrgent heartfelt request
- beseechingUrgently pleading for something
- imploringUrgently requesting with emotion
- entreatyEarnest, urgent request
worship · devotion · reverence · invocation · blessing · surrender · palms · kneeling
Defeating an opponent
- celebrationFestive event marking occasion
- exultationIntense triumphant joy
- jubilationIntense, expressive happiness
- championshipCompetition for top rank
winner · conquest · glory · success · achievement · elation · cheering · ovation
Architectural wall reinforcement
- braceDevice providing structural stability
- scaffoldTemporary elevated work structure
- pillarUpright architectural support
- propSupport or stage item
strut · underpinning · reinforcement · foundation · shoring · bolster · sustain · uphold
lifted
Raised upward
- extendedLengthened in time or space
- outstretchedSpread to full length
- elevatedRaised above usual level
skyward · aloft · reaching · thrust · brandished · waving · beckoning · signaling · saluting · pointing
protest
Public expression of disapproval
- rebellionDefiance of established power
- resistanceCapacity to withstand force
- fistTightly closed hand
dissent · opposition · revolt · solidarity · demonstration · rally · activism · clenched · militant · challenge
prayer
Address to deity
- pleadingUrgent heartfelt request
- beseechingUrgently pleading for something
- imploringUrgently requesting with emotion
entreaty · worship · devotion · reverence · invocation · blessing · surrender · palms · kneeling · thanksgiving
victory
Defeating an opponent
- celebrationFestive event marking occasion
- exultationIntense triumphant joy
- jubilationIntense, expressive happiness
championship · winner · conquest · glory · success · achievement · elation · cheering · ovation · acclaim
buttress
Architectural wall reinforcement
- braceDevice providing structural stability
- scaffoldTemporary elevated work structure
- pillarUpright architectural support
prop · strut · underpinning · reinforcement · foundation · shoring · bolster · sustain · uphold · bearing