Words Like UPBEAT
    
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            12 Alternative Words Similar to upbeat
   
            
               
            
            
        
       
    
    
        10 definitions of upbeat
           
        
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        pleasantly (even unrealistically) optimistic
    
    
    
 
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        an unaccented beat (especially the last beat of a measure)
    
    
    
 
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        a contented state of being happy and healthy and prosperous
    
    
    
 
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        Music   An unaccented beat or beats that occur before the first beat of a measure. Also called anacrusis, pickup.
    
    
    
 
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        Music   The upward stroke made by a conductor to indicate the beat that leads into a new measure.
    
    
    
 
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        Informal   Optimistic:  an upbeat business forecast. 
    
    
    
 
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        Informal   Happy; cheerful.
    
    
    
 
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        Having a fast pace, tempo, or beat.
    
    
    
 
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        Having a positive, lively, or perky tone, attitude, etc.
    
    
    
 
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        An unaccented beat at the start of a musical phrase.