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 There was free food from three different food trucks, and a DJ filled the space with upbeat music. — Siafa Lewis, CBS News, 29 June 2026 The service Maldivian service at its sunniest—upbeat, amiable and intuitive enough to know when guests want to be spoiled or left alone. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 June 2026 And yet, the endless stream of upbeat posts from foreigners has gone a long way in reframing the bigger picture. — Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 26 June 2026 Thousands of upbeat fans gathered in Cabo San Lucas on Wednesday, June 24, to mark Mexico's 3-0 win over the Czech Republic. — Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for upbeat
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upbeat
  1. cheerful
  2. promising
  3. optimistic
  4. bright
  5. hopeful
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  • With both extended families gathered at Athen’s Piraeus harbour, we where given a tearful goodbye with hearftfelt prayers and cheerful optimisum to begin our American journey.
    — Phil Kafarakis, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
  • Spend some time at a local pond or lake and greet these pretty waterfowl, observing their colorful markings and cheerful chatter.
    — Holly Lebowitz Rossi, Parents, 2 July 2026
Definition of cheerful
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  • After injuries derailed her promising elite career and the sport’s abusive culture robbed her of her joy, Ohashi reached superstar status while rediscovering her love of the sport with UCLA.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
  • Although practical quantum computers remain years away, the approach marks a promising step toward that goal, according to representatives at ETH Zurich.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 9 July 2026
Definition of promising
Adjective
  • And for the star pitcher’s part, there seems to be plenty to be optimistic about.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
  • Once optimistic about the future of life in America, the show now has a stronger desire to make change.
    — Steven Vargas, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
Definition of optimistic
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  • Charlie Carballo Ed Sheeran, who's been rumored to perform at the wedding festivities, made his way to MSG wearing a bright blue suit alongside wife Cherry Seaborn.
    — Bryan West, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • Work with Your Design Style A color this bright and energetic couldn’t possibly be versatile, too, right?
    — Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 July 2026
Definition of bright
Adjective
  • The emotional Moon activates your 9th House of Travel and Learning, while the dynamic Sun in your sign aligns your sense of self with hopeful perspective.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 5 July 2026
  • Meanwhile, her family remained hopeful, awaiting a life-altering kidney transplant.
    — Janey Wetzel, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026
Definition of hopeful

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