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 Frank’s music is relentlessly positive and upbeat, with a penchant toward titles that use all-caps and even exclamation marks. — Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 15 July 2026 Supporters of Cooper, who delivers her monologues with upbeat zeal, view her as a thoughtful voice challenging progressive ideology. — Avery Stone, Time, 14 July 2026 Once-staple of 1990s radio delivered an expectedly upbeat, warm and nostalgic performance lasting one hour as the sun set over Kansas City on the eve of the World Cup quarterfinal match taking place at Kansas City Stadium. — Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 12 July 2026 The upbeat orange shade is characterized by its strong undertones of creamy white and vibrant yellow, making the color sit somewhere between pastel and neon. — Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 12 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for upbeat
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upbeat
  1. cheerful
  2. promising
  3. optimistic
  4. bright
  5. hopeful
Adjective
  • Their cheerful golden blooms attract native bees, butterflies, and other pollinators throughout the summer, and their seed heads become an important food source for goldfinches and other songbirds in the fall and winter.
    — Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 21 July 2026
  • On April 24, a 54-year-old male had a cardiac emergency on the attraction, a gentle boat ride that floats by scenes featuring cheerful puppets.
    — Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 July 2026
Definition of cheerful
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  • After the triumph of Spain’s golden generation, Perez and Madrid spent significant funds on the most promising prospects in Spanish football.
    — Pol Ballús, New York Times, 24 July 2026
  • The film was previously presented with the Activator Market Potential Award at the 2025 Golden Horse Film Project Promotion (FPP) in Taipei, where it was selected among the year’s most promising projects from emerging Asian filmmakers.
    — Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 23 July 2026
Definition of promising
Adjective
  • Going into next season, how does Charles keep his optimistic outlook in the face of all that?
    — Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 25 July 2026
  • Firefighters made progress keeping the fire in check, however, and officials were optimistic the city would be in the clear once the worst of the wind died down Sunday.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 July 2026
Definition of optimistic
Adjective
  • Spring also brings out the beautiful golden club with its bright yellow flowers clustered at the tip of a spike.
    — Charles Seabrook, AJC.com, 25 July 2026
  • Allow your eyes 20 to 30 minutes to adapt to the darkness, avoid checking bright smartphone screens and don’t use binoculars or telescopes, which will only restrict your view of the night sky.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
Definition of bright
Adjective
  • However, Zembower is still hopeful the new Salt Creek filters will make a meaningful dent.
    — Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 July 2026
  • Michigan Democratic Senate hopeful Abdul el Sayed indicated there was room in the Democratic Party for both pro and anti-Israel figures, aiming to shift attention elsewhere.
    — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 19 July 2026
Definition of hopeful

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