Upbeat
(
adjective
,
noun
)
(As an adjective)
Upbeat ( adjective )
- Optimistic and positive.
- Cheerful and confident.
- Encouraging and hopeful.
- Brisk and lively.
Origin:
Mid 19th century: from up + beat.
Examples:
- The company's earnings report was upbeat.
- The coach's halftime speech was upbeat.
- The salesperson's presentation was upbeat.
- The musician's performance was upbeat.
- The party was upbeat and full of energy.
(As a noun)
Upbeat ( noun )
- Optimistic and positive.
- Cheerful and confident.
- Encouraging and hopeful.
- Brisk and lively.
Origin:
Mid 19th century: from up + beat.
Examples:
- The company's earnings report was upbeat.
- The coach's halftime speech was upbeat.
- The salesperson's presentation was upbeat.
- The musician's performance was upbeat.
- The party was upbeat and full of energy.