upbeat
- noun
- /ˈʌpˌbiːt/
- The upbeat in the community was evident during the charity event, as everyone shared smiles and laughter.
Examples
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The financial report reflected an upbeat in the market, suggesting a brighter economic outlook for the upcoming year.
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After the team won the championship, the overall upbeat among the fans was contagious and filled the stadium.
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Lawyers & Judge Upbeat at BP Settlement
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How do you maintain a positive, opportunistic, upbeat attitude during times like this?
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How do you maintain a positive, opportunistic, upbeat attitude during times like this?
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But it is not as upbeat, let's say, as its head lasso.
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We're feeling the upbeat a lot of the times we've been playing against the Clave without that clobby moving an iota here.
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The trilogy ends on a bittersweet thematic upbeat by reaffirming confidence in the symbol and the heroism that had been deconstructed over and over in everything that was admirably realistic in what preceded.
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Synonyms
A strong feeling of excitement and interest in something
A state of being comfortable, healthy, or happy
The health and happiness of a person or group
A feeling of happiness that makes people less sad
A feeling of being healthy, comfortable, and happy in life
Feeling hopeful and expecting a good result
A hopeful, friendly feeling that makes people feel happy and active
A strong feeling of being very happy and excited
A friendly, positive mood that makes people feel welcome
A happy mood that makes you smile and helps others feel good
A cheerful, positive attitude that helps someone stay hopeful after setbacks
A feeling of happiness and energy that makes others feel hopeful
A hopeful view of the future or a situation
Hope and encouragement that help people succeed
A state of being happy and growing as a person
A lively, cheerful energy that makes people feel happy
A feeling of happiness and energy that makes someone feel positive
A life of deep happiness and personal growth
Antonyms
Compounds
A lively, cheerful piece of music with a fast beat that makes people want to dance
How Positive
Surface Forms
Etymology
Upbeat for a good period uses the same image: an 'up' beat gives a little lift or push forward. So when people say things are on the upbeat, they mean times are improving and people feel positive.