1
as in cheerful
having or showing a good mood or disposition
an upbeat attitude about life
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in promising
having qualities which inspire hope
several upbeat signs that the economy is improving
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of upbeat
Tax and estate consultant Gary Phillips, based in New York, says as tax season approaches, the mood is upbeat among his clients.
—
Scott Neuman, NPR, 5 Nov. 2025
Its fourth-quarter outlook was also upbeat.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
What was once an upbeat, old-timey Broadway song now felt more like a warning sign for the residents of Derry.
—Alexis Mikulski Ruiz, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2025
This sounds like depressing stuff, and Mothertongue is not extremely upbeat.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 30 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for upbeat
Scott Neuman, NPR, 5 Nov. 2025
Its fourth-quarter outlook was also upbeat.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
What was once an upbeat, old-timey Broadway song now felt more like a warning sign for the residents of Derry.
—Alexis Mikulski Ruiz, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2025
This sounds like depressing stuff, and Mothertongue is not extremely upbeat.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 30 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for upbeat
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upbeat
Adjective
-
Cheeky faux finishes played a big part in realizing that vision, as did cheerful color washing.—
Elizabeth Kiefer,
Architectural Digest,
6 Nov. 2025
-
The account has already attracted over 63,000 followers, many of whom originally believed the cheerful residents were real.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
-
Nico Harrison’s disdain for beloved superstar Luka Dončić is going to end what was once a promising career as a basketball general manager.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Nov. 2025
-
Scherzer has won two titles, just missing out on his third this year, but his promising performance in the postseason has the free agent motivated for another go-around.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
Adjective
-
While the center has shifted its funding to focus to operating the two clinics and remaining open as a gathering space, Hawkins is still optimistic despite the losses.—
Eloise Rollins-Fife,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 2025
-
And participants with the top 20% of stock holdings are especially optimistic.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
8 Nov. 2025
Adjective
-
Bure is keeping her faith — and her Christmas crown — shining bright.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
-
Researchers have discovered the brightest and most powerful flare ever seen from a supermassive black hole.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Nov. 2025
Adjective
-
The crypto industry lobby was once hopeful that lawmakers would pass a sweeping digital assets market structure bill called the Clarity Act before the end of the year.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
10 Nov. 2025
-
The hopeful contestant had recorded herself speaking directly to the camera lens with confidence and ease, dressed in a chic black dress.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Upbeat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upbeat. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share