upbeat

[uhp-beet]

noun

Music.

1. an unaccented beat, especially immediately preceding a downbeat.

2. the upward stroke with which a conductor indicates such a beat.

adjective

1. optimistic; happy; cheerful.

   television dramas with predictably upbeat endings.

upbeat

/ ˈʌpˌbiːt /

noun

1. music

   1. a usually unaccented beat, esp the last in a bar

   2. the upward gesture of a conductor's baton indicating this Compare downbeat

2. an upward trend (in prosperity, etc)

adjective

1. informal,  marked by cheerfulness or optimism

Word History and Origins

Origin of upbeat¹

1865–70; 1950–55 upbeat for def. 3; up- + beat

Example Sentences

An upbeat Lando Norris shrugged off his disappointment after being beaten to pole position by Max Verstappen in Friday's qualifying for Saturday's sprint race at the United States Grand Prix.

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The bank’s customers in the logistics business function as a “good bellwether” on the economy and have also been somewhat upbeat, he added.

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It’s in Dudamel’s upbeat nature, however, not to dwell in doubt but to find answers.

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Ouattara activists are upbeat about the district, listing the improvements since their man came to power.

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Wall Street is generally upbeat about the stock.

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