upbeat

adjective

Definition of upbeatnext
1
as in cheerful
having or showing a good mood or disposition an upbeat attitude about life

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2
as in promising
having qualities which inspire hope several upbeat signs that the economy is improving

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Recent Examples of upbeat The mood in the clubhouse before Monday’s game, before the team lost 10-6 to Tampa Bay, was upbeat with Walton’s aromatics burning in the background. — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 11 Aug. 2026 By tweaking its settings, researchers can make a model upbeat or negative, honest or sycophantic. — Foreign Affairs, 10 Aug. 2026 In a day when outsized egos rule the sports landscape, Harvey is humble, upbeat and engaging. — Maury Brown, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 Expectations are also upbeat for Berkshire’s operating businesses, after peers in two of its biggest areas — property and casualty insurance and railroads — reported strong second-quarter results in recent weeks. — Yun Li, CNBC, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for upbeat
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upbeat
  1. cheerful
  2. promising
  3. optimistic
  4. bright
  5. hopeful
Adjective
  • Perhaps a more cheerful outlet for such fears is to become more frequent farmers market shoppers before the season ends.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
  • But for Miller, creating a cheerful classroom isn’t about filling every available space.
    — Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of cheerful
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  • Why would a promising young researcher accept a faculty offer of $120,000 with uncertain employment prospects when a technology company or defense contractor offers $180,000 on the first day?
    — Francisco Ruiz, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
  • These businesses operate in promising markets, but their potential does not necessarily make Boeing their best long-term owner.
    — Alex Krutz, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of promising
Adjective
  • Masses will want to know well into early 2027 in what’s an optimistic start to Disney’s 2027 box office year.
    — Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Galinson is, however, optimistic that there is an appetite for positive change, at least in the third and fourth tiers.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of optimistic
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  • After the bright lights of the Tour, Vollering returned to the countryside this week.
    — Jessica Hopkins, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Aries March 21 – April 19 Your bright idea needs an audience and a little editing.
    — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of bright
Adjective
  • The Padres are hopeful Adam, who has been out since July 2 with a shoulder strain, can be pitching for them by mid-September.
    — Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Former Heat guard Victor Oladipo, who has been working out in Miami in a group that includes Heat guard Davion Mitchell, remains hopeful of a door opening for an NBA return.
    — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of hopeful

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