upbeat

adjective
UK: /ˈʌp.biːt/
US: /ˈʌp.biːt/

  1. Cheerful and positive; optimistic.

    1. The music is upbeat and makes you want to dance and she always has an upbeat attitude.
    2. Despite the challenges, she maintained an upbeat outlook, inspiring her team to persevere through the tough times.

Synonyms

lively cheerful optimistic merry positive
upbeat noun

  1. The part of a bar in music that comes before the downbeat; the unaccented beat.

    1. Clap on the upbeat and he tapped his foot on the upbeat to keep time.
    2. The drummer emphasized the upbeat, giving the song a unique syncopated rhythm that made everyone move.
upbeat noun

  1. Energetic and lively music.

    1. We danced to upbeat music and the radio played upbeat tunes all day.
    2. The DJ played a mix of upbeat tracks, creating a vibrant atmosphere that kept the crowd energized.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "upbeat" is /ˈʌp.biːt/ in British English and /ˈʌp.biːt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "upbeat": lively, cheerful, optimistic, merry, positive.

Example usage of "upbeat": "The music is upbeat and makes you want to dance and she always has an upbeat attitude.". More examples on the page.