upbeat

/ʌpbˈiːt/

/ˈəpˌbit/

[noun] [adjective]

Upbeat

[NOUN]

a contented state of being happy and healthy and prosperous

synonyms : eudaemonia

antonyms : ill-being

an unaccented beat (especially the last beat of a measure)

synonyms : offbeat

upbeat

[ADJECTIVE]

positive, cheerful, optimistic, and enthusiastic

synonyms : cheerful

pollyannaish

Examples

1. When reaching out to a friend who is going through a difficult time, it's important to be mindful of their emotional state and avoid being overly cheerful or upbeat, as the saying goes, bring not a bagpipe to a man in trouble.

2. The mathematician’s response was impressively upbeat.

3. Thirdly, their friendliness is remorselessly upbeat.

4. Having fun upbeat there?

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