upbeat

5 definitions • 11 examples

full of hope and happiness:

remain upbeat about A number of companies remain upbeat about growth prospects in the coming months.

Live music and a parade set an upbeat mood for the official opening.

remarkably upbeat Given the criticism he has taken, he remains remarkably upbeat.

upbeat note The book ends on an upbeat note.

Upbeat music is fast and often sounds happy:

This is a catchy, upbeat dance track.

Research shows that listening to an upbeat tempo will improve your mood.

a musical beat that is not stressed (= played more strongly or loudly), usually coming before a downbeat (= a stressed beat):

An up bow on the violin goes from right to left, and is used on weaker beats and upbeats.

full of hope, happiness, and good feelings:

The mood is upbeat at Shaw’s campaign headquarters tonight.

positive and with hope for the future:

High wheat prices have created an upbeat atmosphere in farming communities throughout the region.

The company was upbeat at its annual meeting, saying turnover and profit are higher than at this time last year.

upbeat about sth She was feeling upbeat about her new job.