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upbeat

upbeat

1 3.4
A period when people feel positive and things go well
  • noun
  • /ˈʌpˌbiːt/
: optimismo
  • The upbeat in the community was evident during the charity event, as everyone shared smiles and laughter.

Examples

  • The financial report reflected an upbeat in the market, suggesting a brighter economic outlook for the upcoming year.

  • After the team won the championship, the overall upbeat among the fans was contagious and filled the stadium.

  • Lawyers & Judge Upbeat at BP Settlement

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  • How do you maintain a positive, opportunistic, upbeat attitude during times like this?

  • How do you maintain a positive, opportunistic, upbeat attitude during times like this?

  • But it is not as upbeat, let's say, as its head lasso.

  • We're feeling the upbeat a lot of the times we've been playing against the Clave without that clobby moving an iota here.

  • 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

enthusiasm
vsupbeat
296 2.2

A strong feeling of excitement and interest in something

is a general positive state rather than intense excitement about a specific thing
well-being
vsupbeat
176 2.4

A state of being comfortable, healthy, or happy

is a buoyant period or phase rather than the broad overall state of health
welfare
vsupbeat
149 2.1

The health and happiness of a person or group

is a more focused positive period rather than the broad societal condition of well being
cheer
vsupbeat
68 1.0

A feeling of happiness that makes people less sad

is a broader positive state rather than a feeling that comforts others
wellbeing
vsupbeat
  • UK
20 3.2

A feeling of being healthy, comfortable, and happy in life

is a positive and buoyant period, narrower than overall health or comfort
positivity
vsupbeat
19 3.6

Feeling hopeful and expecting a good result

is a buoyant period or state rather than just the personal quality of optimism
positive energy
vsupbeat
  • Informal
15 3.5

A hopeful, friendly feeling that makes people feel happy and active

is a buoyant state itself rather than only the surrounding atmosphere
high spirits
vsupbeat
15 3.2

A strong feeling of being very happy and excited

is a positive, buoyant period that can be more general than just high excitement
good vibe
vsupbeat
  • Informal
12 4.1

A friendly, positive mood that makes people feel welcome

is a positive period or state rather than only the surrounding mood
cheerfulness
vsupbeat
4 1.0

A happy mood that makes you smile and helps others feel good

is a positive condition that emphasizes collective buoyancy rather than only the quality
buoyancy
vsupbeat
2 5.5

A cheerful, positive attitude that helps someone stay hopeful after setbacks

is a positive, buoyant period without focusing on recovery after difficulty
cheeriness
vsupbeat
1 1.6

A feeling of happiness and energy that makes others feel hopeful

is a buoyant period or state rather than only an ongoing personal quality
rosy outlook
vsupbeat
1 3.7

A hopeful view of the future or a situation

is a buoyant condition or period rather than merely a hopeful perspective
positiveness
vsupbeat
1 3.9

Hope and encouragement that help people succeed

is a positive condition that refers to a whole buoyant period rather than mere quality
eudaimonia
vsupbeat
  • Formal
1 9.9

A state of being happy and growing as a person

is a more immediate buoyant period rather than long philosophical flourishing
1 6.0

A lively, cheerful energy that makes people feel happy

is a positive period that stresses overall optimism rather than energetic actions
upness
vsupbeat
  • Informal
1 9.5

A feeling of happiness and energy that makes someone feel positive

is the same buoyant period but framed as a broader condition rather than just feeling
eudaemonia
vsupbeat
  • Formal
9.9

A life of deep happiness and personal growth

is a shorter positive, buoyant period rather than an enduring philosophical ideal

Antonyms

71 4.4

A period when the economy or business gets worse

19 3.6

Low light or darkness that makes a place feel sad

Compounds

1 3.2

A lively, cheerful piece of music with a fast beat that makes people want to dance

How Positive

euphoria
41 6.8
upbeat
1 3.4
optimism
165 2.8
neutrality
24 4.4
uncertainty
255 4.0
pessimism
27 4.6

Surface Forms

upbeat singular
upbeats plural

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.