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upbeat

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈəpˌbit// UK //ʌpbˈiːt// up·beat

adj. cheerful, positive, and full of energy. You use this word to describe a mood, a person, or music that makes you feel happy.

adj. characterized by a cheerful, optimistic, or lively disposition; often used to describe music with a fast, energetic tempo.


SIMPLE

She has a very upbeat personality.

CONTEXTUAL

The team kept an upbeat attitude despite the difficult challenges they faced during the project.

COMPLEX

The film's upbeat soundtrack contrasts sharply with the protagonist's internal despair, creating a poignant sense of dramatic irony.

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Origin

From up- + beat.

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