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English adjective: upbeat | |||
| 1. | upbeat pleasantly (even unrealistically) optimistic | ||
| Synonyms | cheerful, pollyannaish | ||
| Similar | optimistic | ||
| Antonyms | pessimistic | ||
English noun: upbeat | |||
| 1. | upbeat (state) a contented state of being happy and healthy and prosperous | ||
| Samples | The town was finally on the upbeat after our recent troubles. | ||
| Synonyms | eudaemonia, eudaimonia, welfare, well-being, wellbeing | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | prosperity, successfulness | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | fool's paradise, health, wellness | ||
| Antonyms | ill-being | ||
| 2. | upbeat (communication) an unaccented beat (especially the last beat of a measure) | ||
| Synonyms | offbeat | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | beat, musical rhythm, rhythm | ||
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