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    upbeat
    /ˈʌpbiːt/

    noun

    • 1. (in music) an unaccented beat preceding an accented beat.

    adjective

    • 1. cheerful; optimistic: informal "he was upbeat about the company's future"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishUPBEAT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    UPBEAT definition: 1. full of hope and happiness: 2. Upbeat music is fast and often sounds happy: 3. a musical beat…. Learn more.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › upbeatUpbeat Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Sep 11, 2012 · Upbeat can be a noun meaning an unaccented beat in music, or an adjective meaning cheerful or optimistic. Learn the synonyms, examples, word history, and usage of upbeat from Merriam-Webster.

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  5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishUPBEAT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Upbeat can be an adjective meaning cheerful and hopeful, or a noun meaning a musical beat or a trend. Learn how to use it in different contexts with examples and synonyms.

  6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryUPBEAT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Upbeat can mean full of hope and happiness, or a musical beat that is not stressed. Learn how to use this word in different contexts and languages with Cambridge Dictionary.

  7. www.dictionary.com › browse › upbeatUPBEAT Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Upbeat can mean an unaccented beat in music, or an upward gesture of a conductor's baton. It can also mean optimistic, happy, or cheerful in general terms. See the origin, usage, and examples of upbeat.

  8. www.thefreedictionary.com › upbeatUpbeat - definition of upbeat by The Free Dictionary

    Upbeat can mean an unaccented beat in music, or an upward gesture by a conductor. It can also mean optimistic, cheerful, or positive in general terms. See synonyms, translations, and usage examples.

  9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › upbeatupbeat adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Definition of upbeat adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. upbeat. adjective. /ˈʌpbiːt/ (informal) positive and enthusiastic; making you feel that the future will be good synonym optimistic. The tone of the speech was upbeat. The meeting ended on an upbeat note. opposite downbeat. Oxford Collocations Dictionary.