Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun An unaccented beat or beats that occur before the first beat of a measure.
- noun The upward stroke made by a conductor to indicate the beat that leads into a new measure.
- adjective Optimistic.
- adjective Happy; cheerful.
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- adjective Having a
fast pace ,tempo , orbeat . - adjective Having a
positive ,lively , orperky tone ,attitude , etc. - noun An
unaccented beat at the start of a musical phrase.
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- adjective pleasantly (even unrealistically) optimistic
- noun an unaccented beat (especially the last beat of a measure)
- noun a contented state of being happy and healthy and prosperous
Etymologies
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Examples
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Then again, what you refer to as "upbeat" we might describe as "frenzied."
The Full Feed from HuffingtonPost.com Jon Chattman 2011
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And really, how can someone remain upbeat and “Oh my god I love Twilight” when people from the fandom are placing hate on you?
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But with all the depressing stuff going on in the world lately, I think a bit of upbeat is what Marilyn's doctored ordered.
SSF update marshallpayne1 2009
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Most have been part of the discussion for a long time, and it is hard to remain upbeat about recommendations that don't go beyond vague exhortations to improve things.
Laurel Corona: Kids Serve Too: Watch out for the Self-Fulfilling Prophecy Laurel Corona 2010
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You've seemed to remain upbeat and postitive throughout the whole ordeal.
Moving Along Nicely 2009
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Proponents of France's antipiracy law remain upbeat about the project.
All Eyes on France as Officials Enforce New Antipiracy Law Max Colchester 2010
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When asked to envision themselves at age 70, the majority pictured themselves in upbeat and positive ways.
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Jets remain upbeat: Despite loss, team happy about 2006 accomplishmentsGame report: Patriots 36, Jets 17
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Jets remain upbeat: Despite loss, team happy about 2006 accomplishmentsGame report: Patriots 36, Jets 17
The embrace was warmer, but Mangini-Belichick relationship likely isn't 2007
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Jets remain upbeat: Despite loss, team happy about 2006 accomplishmentsGame report: Patriots 36, Jets 17
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