Adjective: upbeat 'úp,beet
- Pleasantly (even unrealistically) optimistic
"Her upbeat outlook on life was both admirable and frustrating";
- cheerful, pollyannaish, Pollyannaish
- An unaccented beat (especially the last beat of a measure)
"The syncopated rhythm emphasized the upbeat";
- offbeat
- A contented state of being happy and healthy and prosperous
"the town was finally on the upbeat after our recent troubles";
- wellbeing, well-being, welfare, eudaemonia, eudaimonia
Derived forms: upbeats
See also: optimistic
Type of: beat, musical rhythm, prosperity, rhythm, successfulness
Encyclopedia: Upbeat