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View usage for: (ʌpbiːt) Word forms: plural upbeats1. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]If people or their opinions are upbeat, they are cheerful and hopeful about a situation. [informal] The Home Secretary gave an upbeat assessment of the campaign so far. Neil's colleagues say he was actually in a joking, upbeat mood. Scientists remain upbeat about the information that will be gathered. Synonyms: cheerful, positive, optimistic, promising More Synonyms of upbeat 2. countable nounIn music, the upbeat is the beat before the first beat of the bar. upbeat in British English (ˈʌpˌbiːt) noun1. musica. a usually unaccented beat, esp the last in a bar b. the upward gesture of a conductor's baton indicating this Compare downbeat 2. an upward trend (in prosperity, etc) adjective3. informal marked by cheerfulness or optimism upbeat in American English (ˈʌpˌbit; for adj., also ʌpˈbit) noun1. an upward trend; upswing 2. Musica. an unaccented beat, esp. when on the last note of a bar b. the upward stroke of a conductor's hand or baton indicating such a beat adjective3. Informal lively; cheerful; optimistic Examples of 'upbeat' in a sentenceupbeat Have a playlist of upbeat music ready when you wake up.The industry is upbeat about its prospects despite a difficult few years.You prefer upbeat, positive music.I keep it upbeat and give people a bit of a bounce about and loosen them up without doing anything too obvious.Without being unrealistic, the British should be upbeat about what lies ahead.The majority of the UK's managers feel pessimistic about economic growth in the year ahead but remain upbeat about their own businesses.This upbeat mood comes from the top.This tennis season can get to the most upbeat of people.We must all be upbeat and positive.It is up to the individual to stay upbeat.Firms remain upbeat about their business situation.We had planned our opening music to be upbeat.And because it painted an upbeat assessment of general trading conditions and its cashflows.But it said that the upbeat mood had not filtered through to consumers.She is so upbeat and extremely positive.All you have to do is stay upbeat.Light upbeat pop music with a darker underside.The upbeat ending is inevitable but an undercurrent of scalding sarcasm in the script keeps the film fresh.Investors were also encouraged away from the safety of the greenback by more upbeat views on the global economy.But youngsters should remain upbeat as a third of employers are looking to hire more temporary staff in the coming year.It remains upbeat about its prospects.He was far more upbeat yesterday.It ended on an upbeat note.That is why he was upbeat about facing Brum.Researchers found people were surprisingly upbeat on Mondays despite popular belief.There was also an upbeat note from Bernstein.The scenes of destitution and misery qualify the film's upbeat ending. British English: upbeat ADJECTIVE If people or their opinions are upbeat, they are cheerful and hopeful about a situation. He gave an upbeat assessment of the situation so far. - American English: upbeat
- Brazilian Portuguese: movimentado
- Chinese: 乐观的
- European Spanish: optimista
- French: optimiste
- German: optimistisch
- Italian: ottimistico
- Japanese: 楽天的な
- Korean: 낙관적인
- European Portuguese: movimentado
- Latin American Spanish: optimista
Definition cheerful and optimistic (informal) Neil's colleagues say he was actually in a joking, upbeat mood. Synonyms looking up heartening forward-looking Additional synonymsDefinition cheerful or resilient She was in a buoyant mood. Synonyms cheerful, happy, bright, lively, sunny, animated, upbeat (informal), joyful, carefree, bouncy, breezy, genial, jaunty, chirpy (informal), sparky, vivacious, debonair, blithe, full of beans (informal), peppy (informal), light-heartedDefinition cheerful He is loved by everyone for his cheery disposition and sense of humour. Synonyms cheerful, happy, pleasant, lively, sunny, upbeat (informal), good-humoured, carefree, breezy, genial, chirpy (informal), jovial, full of beans (informal) The results have not been very encouraging. Synonyms promising, good, bright, comforting, cheering, stimulating, reassuring, hopeful, satisfactory, cheerful, favourable, rosy, heartening, auspicious, propitious- up to your eyes (in)
- up-and-coming
- up-to-date
- upbeat
- upbraid
- upbringing
- upcoming
Additional synonymsDefinition advantageous, encouraging, or promising favourable weather conditions Synonyms advantageous, timely, good, promising, fit, encouraging, fair, appropriate, suitable, helpful, hopeful, convenient, beneficial, auspicious, opportune (formal), propitiousDefinition having, inspiring, or expressing hope hopeful forecasts that the economy will improve Synonyms promising, encouraging, bright, reassuring, cheerful, rosy, heartening, auspicious, propitiousMichael was in a jovial and optimistic mood. Synonyms hopeful, positive, confident, encouraged, can-do (informal), bright, assured, cheerful, rosy, buoyant, idealistic, Utopian, sanguine, expectant, looking on the bright side, buoyed up, disposed to take a favourable view, seen through rose-coloured spectacles Definition tending to emphasize what is good a positive frame of mind Synonyms optimistic, confident, hopeful, upbeat (informal), buoyant, sanguine, forward-lookingDefinition likely to succeed or turn out well a new and promising stage in the negotiations Synonyms encouraging, likely, bright, reassuring, hopeful, favourable, rosy, auspicious, propitious, full of promise Definition hopeful or promising Is the future really so rosy? Synonyms promising, encouraging, bright, reassuring, optimistic, hopeful, sunny, cheerful, favourable, auspicious, rose-coloured, roseate |