upbeat
|up-beat|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˈʌpˌbit/
🇬🇧
/ˈʌpˌbiːt/
positive mood
Etymology
Etymology Information
'upbeat' originates from the musical term 'upbeat,' which refers to the unaccented beat before the downbeat.
Historical Evolution
'upbeat' was used in music to describe the unaccented beat and later evolved to describe a positive mood.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'unaccented beat,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'cheerful and optimistic.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
cheerful and optimistic.
She was in an upbeat mood after receiving the good news.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35