Word Noun
uplift
n.
C / U
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ˈəpɫɪft/ up·lift UK spelling uplifts
Definition
n.a feeling of hope and happiness. It can also mean an increase in something, like a price or the height of the ground.
n.a positive emotional or spiritual elevation; also refers to the upward movement of the earth's crust or an increase in value.
Examples
“The good news gave the whole team a much-needed uplift.”
“The charity event provided a significant emotional uplift for the families affected by the storm.”
“Geologists studied the tectonic uplift that had raised the mountain range by several millimeters over the last decade.”
Real-world usage
“Vaughan added: "It's a 43% uplift, that for me is far too much.”
Etymology
From up- + lift.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Frequent
Updated