Upbeat Definition

ŭpbēt
noun
An upward trend; upswing.
Webster's New World
An unaccented beat, esp. when on the last note of a bar.
Webster's New World
The upward stroke of a conductor's hand or baton indicating such a beat.
Webster's New World

An unaccented beat at the start of a musical phrase.

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adjective
Optimistic.
An upbeat business forecast.
American Heritage
Lively; cheerful; optimistic.
Webster's New World

Having a fast pace, tempo, or beat.

The notes are easy, but it's an upbeat tune and should be played fairly quickly.
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Other Word Forms of Upbeat

Noun

Singular:
upbeat
Plural:
upbeats

Origin of Upbeat

  • up- +"Ž beat

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Upbeat Sentence Examples

  • His voice held an upbeat note and natural warmth that she liked.

  • She did her best to appear upbeat and went to Ashley's side again.

  • The venue has an upbeat atmosphere thanks to fun cocktails and nightly live music.

  • Deidre was breathless and upbeat when the lake came into view over an hour later.

  • The normally upbeat girl with raven-colored hair and gray eyes appeared tired and worn down.

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Words Starting With

UUPUPB

Words Ending With

TATEAT

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