Upbeat
adjective
Positive and enthusiastic; happy; optimistic.
Despite the challenges, he has an upbeat attitude towards life.
Often appears as...
- upbeat attitude
- remain upbeat
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Approving
noun
An unaccented beat preceding an accented beat in music.
The conductor gave the choir an upbeat and they started singing.
Often appears as...
- give an upbeat
- miss the upbeat
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Technical
adjective
Relating to faster tempo or cheerful tones in music.
The song has an upbeat rhythm that keeps you dancing.
Often appears as...
- upbeat rhythm
- upbeat tune
adjective
Positive and enthusiastic; happy; optimistic.
Despite the challenges, he has an upbeat attitude towards life.
Often appears as...
- upbeat attitude
- remain upbeat
Usage tips
Approving
noun
An unaccented beat preceding an accented beat in music.
The conductor gave the choir an upbeat and they started singing.
Often appears as...
- give an upbeat
- miss the upbeat
Usage tips
Technical
adjective
Relating to faster tempo or cheerful tones in music.
The song has an upbeat rhythm that keeps you dancing.
Often appears as...
- upbeat rhythm
- upbeat tune
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Boost
Use 'upbeat' to express a lift in spirits or mood.
Listening to her favorite song, she felt instantly upbeat.
Pro Tip 2/3Optimistic Outlook
'Upbeat' often describes a hopeful view of the future.
Even after a minor setback, his upbeat outlook was contagious.
Pro Tip 3/3Contrast in Tone
Use 'upbeat' to contrast with a previous negative situation.
After the bad weather passed, everyone was in an upbeat mood.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Boost
Use 'upbeat' to express a lift in spirits or mood.
Listening to her favorite song, she felt instantly upbeat.
Pro Tip 2/3Optimistic Outlook
'Upbeat' often describes a hopeful view of the future.
Even after a minor setback, his upbeat outlook was contagious.
Pro Tip 3/3Contrast in Tone
Use 'upbeat' to contrast with a previous negative situation.
After the bad weather passed, everyone was in an upbeat mood.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Boost
Use 'upbeat' to express a lift in spirits or mood.
Listening to her favorite song, she felt instantly upbeat.
Pro Tip 2/3Optimistic Outlook
'Upbeat' often describes a hopeful view of the future.
Even after a minor setback, his upbeat outlook was contagious.
Pro Tip 3/3Contrast in Tone
Use 'upbeat' to contrast with a previous negative situation.
After the bad weather passed, everyone was in an upbeat mood.
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How the Afghan youth are...
difficult year their words and their tones are much less upbeat today having grown up in Iran where the youth strive to dream in the face of oppression this is a generation that I identify with a generation that fights for the strain of life in the middle of constant conflict
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Adam Grant: How to stop...
It's the pressure that we face to be optimistic and upbeat at all times. If you say, "You know, I'm just OK," then people might encourage you to look on the bright side or count your blessings, which isn't just annoying. It can actually be bad advice.
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Choosing the Year's Best...
girl but it is that's the thing I didn't even understand what yeah I think it's a neat nature thing you know I got I got a lot from both Stephanie in it stephanie has a has a very upbeat positive look outlook on life and she's covered some
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Solving the Mystery of...
on for working at geothermal systems sometimes andres may be upbeat but he's not kidding around he's describing an incredibly dangerous place remember how his aunt had said she'd swum in the river she could only do that because there'd
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Sometimes it's good to...
on the somber note I want to finish up on a more upbeat note it has now been five years suck in more than five years and the good news thank god is that is the cancer is still in remission so it all ends well but one thing I didn't
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Why do we blame...
we try to hack our habits, we try to rewire our brains, we meditate. And it helps, of course, in a way. Self-help books help us feel more upbeat. Meditation can help us feel more connected to others spiritually.
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Crime Scene Cleaners PIPE...
gonna be cleaning for a lemon this is definitely more satisfying than being a maid amid her heavy schedule with its inherent sadness Louise tries to stay upbeat the best part of my job is having
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Bruce Feiler: The...
And I said to myself I would call this group of men "the Council of Dads." Now as soon as I had this idea, I decided I wouldn't tell my wife. Okay. She's a very upbeat, naturally excited person.
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Robert Wright: The logic...
I've got to warn the sense in which my worldview is upbeat has always been kind of subtle, sometimes even elusive. The sense in which I can be uplifting and inspiring --
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How to connect with...
You don't need to put on a sad voice because we're depressed -- you don't sneeze when you're talking to somebody with a cold. It's not rude to be upbeat.
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How the Afghan youth are...
difficult year their words and their tones are much less upbeat today having grown up in Iran where the youth strive to dream in the face of oppression this is a generation that I identify with a generation that fights for the strain of life in the middle of constant conflict
Video examples
Adam Grant: How to stop...
It's the pressure that we face to be optimistic and upbeat at all times. If you say, "You know, I'm just OK," then people might encourage you to look on the bright side or count your blessings, which isn't just annoying. It can actually be bad advice.
Video examples
Choosing the Year's Best...
girl but it is that's the thing I didn't even understand what yeah I think it's a neat nature thing you know I got I got a lot from both Stephanie in it stephanie has a has a very upbeat positive look outlook on life and she's covered some
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Solving the Mystery of...
on for working at geothermal systems sometimes andres may be upbeat but he's not kidding around he's describing an incredibly dangerous place remember how his aunt had said she'd swum in the river she could only do that because there'd
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Sometimes it's good to...
on the somber note I want to finish up on a more upbeat note it has now been five years suck in more than five years and the good news thank god is that is the cancer is still in remission so it all ends well but one thing I didn't
Video examples
Why do we blame...
we try to hack our habits, we try to rewire our brains, we meditate. And it helps, of course, in a way. Self-help books help us feel more upbeat. Meditation can help us feel more connected to others spiritually.
Video examples
Crime Scene Cleaners PIPE...
gonna be cleaning for a lemon this is definitely more satisfying than being a maid amid her heavy schedule with its inherent sadness Louise tries to stay upbeat the best part of my job is having
Video examples
Bruce Feiler: The...
And I said to myself I would call this group of men "the Council of Dads." Now as soon as I had this idea, I decided I wouldn't tell my wife. Okay. She's a very upbeat, naturally excited person.
Video examples
Robert Wright: The logic...
I've got to warn the sense in which my worldview is upbeat has always been kind of subtle, sometimes even elusive. The sense in which I can be uplifting and inspiring --
Video examples
How to connect with...
You don't need to put on a sad voice because we're depressed -- you don't sneeze when you're talking to somebody with a cold. It's not rude to be upbeat.
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Sam Taylor-Johnson
English Director
When I had cancer, people were surprised at how cheerful and upbeat I was, but I couldn't let myself go to depression - to go there, that defeat would allow everything in. If you look too far into the abyss, you might never come out again. You can stand on the abyss and peep but not give in to sadness.
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Jane McGonigal
American Designer
Although I'm perceived as very optimistic and upbeat, it comes out of being the opposite of that - feeling isolated or lonely, looking for meaning and the kinds of things that ease that suffering in life, and finding them in large-scale social interaction, like theater and games.
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Curtis Sittenfeld
American Writer
Sometimes, there can be a slightly condescending assumption that anything unlikable about a female character is a mistake, as if they're a contestant in a beauty pageant and have to seem charming and upbeat all the time.
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Casey Kasem
American Actor
That something extra, I believe, is a certain humanity that comes from upbeat and positive human interest letters and success stories. Advertisers like to be associated with those qualities.
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Jonathan Bailey
English Actor
We used to go to church and, musically, I remember that being a massive influence. It had a band so it was very upbeat and semi-happy-clappy. It made me who I am.
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Masked Wolf
It's always important for me to say something with my music, even if the deeper message is hidden inside of what sounds like a fun, upbeat song.
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Michael Carter-Williams
American Basketball Player
I can go home and be mad, but I have to stay upbeat and stay positive for my team and do anything I can to help them win.
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Simone Manuel
American Athlete
I like to listen to Beyonce or any type of upbeat music when I am working out. Gospel music always motivates me.
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Jakob Dylan
American Musician
I'm a very upbeat, positive, optimistic type of person.
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David Frost
English Journalist
Being upbeat is the key to life.
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Sam Taylor-Johnson
English Director
When I had cancer, people were surprised at how cheerful and upbeat I was, but I couldn't let myself go to depression - to go there, that defeat would allow everything in. If you look too far into the abyss, you might never come out again. You can stand on the abyss and peep but not give in to sadness.
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Jane McGonigal
American Designer
Although I'm perceived as very optimistic and upbeat, it comes out of being the opposite of that - feeling isolated or lonely, looking for meaning and the kinds of things that ease that suffering in life, and finding them in large-scale social interaction, like theater and games.
Quote examples
Curtis Sittenfeld
American Writer
Sometimes, there can be a slightly condescending assumption that anything unlikable about a female character is a mistake, as if they're a contestant in a beauty pageant and have to seem charming and upbeat all the time.
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Casey Kasem
American Actor
That something extra, I believe, is a certain humanity that comes from upbeat and positive human interest letters and success stories. Advertisers like to be associated with those qualities.
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Jonathan Bailey
English Actor
We used to go to church and, musically, I remember that being a massive influence. It had a band so it was very upbeat and semi-happy-clappy. It made me who I am.
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Masked Wolf
It's always important for me to say something with my music, even if the deeper message is hidden inside of what sounds like a fun, upbeat song.
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Michael Carter-Williams
American Basketball Player
I can go home and be mad, but I have to stay upbeat and stay positive for my team and do anything I can to help them win.
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Simone Manuel
American Athlete
I like to listen to Beyonce or any type of upbeat music when I am working out. Gospel music always motivates me.
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Jakob Dylan
American Musician
I'm a very upbeat, positive, optimistic type of person.
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David Frost
English Journalist
Being upbeat is the key to life.
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