Beelingo.com

English Dictionary

  • Hide translation

 upbeat upbeat /ˈʌpˌbiːt/

adjective

  1. () Pleasantly (even unrealistically) optimistic  ( cheerful , pollyannaish , upbeat )
    pleasantly (even unrealistically) optimistic

noun

  1. An unaccented beat (especially the last beat of a measure)  ( offbeat , upbeat )
    an unaccented beat (especially the last beat of a measure)
  2. A contented state of being happy and healthy and prosperous  ( eudaemonia , eudaimonia , upbeat , welfare , well-being , wellbeing )
    a contented state of being happy and healthy and prosperous
     The town was finally on the upbeat after our recent troubles
    the town was finally on the upbeat after our recent troubles