CEFR B2

upbeat

adjective

Meaning

Cheerful and optimistic; positive and hopeful.

Examples

The team maintained an upbeat attitude even after losing the first game.
Her upbeat personality makes her a joy to be around.

Synonyms: positive, optimistic, cheerful, sanguine

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upbeat (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈʌpbiːt/

Definition

Cheerful and optimistic; positive and hopeful.

Examples

The team maintained an upbeat attitude even after losing the first game.
Her upbeat personality makes her a joy to be around.
Investors were feeling upbeat about the market's recovery.

Synonyms of upbeat

Words with a similar meaning to upbeat:

positive
optimistic
cheerful
sanguine

Antonyms of upbeat

Words with the opposite meaning to upbeat:

downbeat
pessimistic
gloomy

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