Upbeat ( adjective , noun )

(As an adjective)

Upbeat ( adjective )

  1. Optimistic and positive.
  2. Cheerful and confident.
  3. Encouraging and hopeful.
  4. Brisk and lively.

Origin:

Mid 19th century: from up + beat.

Examples:

  1. The company's earnings report was upbeat.
  2. The coach's halftime speech was upbeat.
  3. The salesperson's presentation was upbeat.
  4. The musician's performance was upbeat.
  5. The party was upbeat and full of energy.

(As a noun)

Upbeat ( noun )

  1. Optimistic and positive.
  2. Cheerful and confident.
  3. Encouraging and hopeful.
  4. Brisk and lively.

Origin:

Mid 19th century: from up + beat.

Examples:

  1. The company's earnings report was upbeat.
  2. The coach's halftime speech was upbeat.
  3. The salesperson's presentation was upbeat.
  4. The musician's performance was upbeat.
  5. The party was upbeat and full of energy.
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