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    up·beat
    /ˈəpˌbēt/

    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

    The meaning of UPBEAT is an unaccented beat or portion of a beat in a musical measure; specifically : the last beat of the measure. How to use upbeat in a sentence.

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

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

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

    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.

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

    Upbeat definition: an unaccented beat, especially immediately preceding a downbeat.. See examples of UPBEAT used in a sentence.

  7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionupbeat 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.

  8. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryUPBEAT | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

    UPBEAT meaning: positive and expecting a situation to be good or successful: . Learn more.

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

    1. an unaccented beat in music. 2. the upward stroke with which a conductor indicates such a beat. adj. 3. optimistic; happy; cheerful.

  10. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › upbeatupbeat - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

    Jun 13, 2024 · upbeat (comparative more upbeat, superlative most upbeat) Having a fast pace , tempo , or beat . The notes are easy, but it's an upbeat tune and should be played fairly quickly.

  11. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › upbeatupbeat | meaning of upbeat in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary...

    upbeat meaning, definition, what is upbeat: positive and making you feel that good t...: Learn more.