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Definitions for Upbeat
[1] an unaccented beat, especially immediately preceding a downbeat.
[2] the upward stroke with which a conductor indicates such a beat.
[3] optimistic; happy; cheerful: television dramas with predictably upbeat endings.
[4] music a usually unaccented beat, esp the last in a bar the upward gesture of a conductor's baton indicating this Compare downbeat
[5] an upward trend (in prosperity, etc)
[6] informal marked by cheerfulness or optimism
Words related to Upbeat
positive, sanguine, encouraging, hopeful, rosy, buoyant, cheery, happy, optimistic, favorable, fond, promising, heartening
Words nearby Upbeat
upanishad, upanishads, upas, upaya, upbear, upbeat, upbound, upbraid, upbraiding, upbringing, upbuild
Origin of Upbeat
1865–70; 1950–55 for def 3 ; up- + beat
Synonyms for Upbeat
buoyant, cheery, encouraging, happy, hopeful, optimistic, positive, rosy, sanguine, favorable, fond, heartening, promising