Upbeat Meaning
/ʌpˈbit/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjCheerful and optimistic.
adjHaving a fast pace, tempo, or beat.
Sentence Examples
Even after the setback, she stayed upbeat and focused on the next step.
When upbeat music starts playing, I just start dancing.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
Despite the bad news, the manager remained ____ and encouraged everyone to look for solutions.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Despite the setback, she maintained an ____ attitude.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English up- English beat English upbeat From up- + beat.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"But Murphy remains upbeat about the longer-term prospect of recovery and a resumption of the record growth in passenger volumes experienced in the UK in the two decades following privatisation."
— 2022 August 24, Steve Murphy tells Paul Stephen, “Rail + property: a winning combination”, in RAIL, number 964, page 48:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
Despite the bad news, the manager remained ____ and encouraged everyone to look for solutions.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Despite the setback, she maintained an ____ attitude.