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1. upbeat

adjective. ['ˈʌpˌbiːt'] pleasantly (even unrealistically) optimistic.

Etymology

  • upbeat (English)
  • beat (English)
  • beten (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • up- (English)

2. upbeat

noun. ['ˈʌpˌbiːt'] an unaccented beat (especially the last beat of a measure).

Etymology

  • upbeat (English)
  • beat (English)
  • beten (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • up- (English)

3. upbeat

noun. ['ˈʌpˌbiːt'] a contented state of being happy and healthy and prosperous.

Etymology

  • upbeat (English)
  • beat (English)
  • beten (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • up- (English)
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