upbeat

/ˈʌpbiːt/ (bre, ipa) · [ˈʌpbˌit] /ˈʌpbiːt/ (ame, ipa) · [ˈʌpbˌit] /ˈəp-ˌbēt How to pronounce upbeat (audio)/ (ame, mw) · /ˈʌp.biːt/ (bre, ipa) · [ˈʌpbˌit] /ˈʌp.biːt/ (ame, ipa)

upbeat — adjective

  • upbeatpositive
  • more upbeatcomparative
  • most upbeatsuperlative

1. showing cheerful confidence that things are likely to turn out well

1.形容詞B2
釋義

showing cheerful confidence that things are likely to turn out well

例句

Bilal stayed upbeat after the first test results were disappointing.

stay upbeat after bad news

Ayesha gave the team an upbeat talk before the long bus ride.

an upbeat talk = encouraging tone

同義詞
  • optimistic

    focuses more on expecting good results, with less attention to cheerful tone

  • cheerful

    describes a happy manner more generally and does not always suggest hope

  • positive

    is broader and can describe attitude, comments, or thinking

  • encouraging

    often describes words or news that make others feel hopeful

反義詞
  • downbeat

    suggests a low, discouraged mood or tone

  • gloomy

    adds a darker emotional feeling

  • pessimistic

    focuses on expecting bad results

文法句型

be upbeat about something

sound upbeat

remain upbeat

an upbeat message

用法筆記

Often used for a person's mood, voice, message, or general tone. It is a little more informal than optimistic and usually suggests visible cheerfulness as well as hope.

常見錯誤

❌She was in an upbeat after the meeting.
✅She was upbeat after the meeting.
💡upbeat is an adjective here, not a countable noun.
❌The coach spoke very upbeatly before the game.
✅The coach spoke in an upbeat way before the game.' / 'The coach sounded upbeat before the game.
💡English rarely uses upbeatly in ordinary speech.

2. describing music that moves quickly and gives a bright, happy feeling

2.形容詞B2
釋義

describing music that moves quickly and gives a bright, happy feeling

例句

The cafe played upbeat jazz while customers lined up for breakfast.

upbeat + music noun

Elise chose an upbeat song for the opening dance at school.

an upbeat song

同義詞
  • lively

    can describe any energetic style, not only music that sounds happy

  • energetic

    emphasizes force and activity more than cheerful mood

  • bouncy

    is more informal and suggests a playful, springy beat

反義詞
  • slow

    focuses on pace rather than mood

  • somber

    suggests a dark or serious emotional color

  • mellow

    describes softer, more relaxed music

文法句型

upbeat music

an upbeat song

an upbeat chorus

upbeat pop

用法筆記

Mainly used for music, songs, rhythms, or soundtracks. It usually suggests both a faster pace and a cheerful sound.

常見錯誤

❌I like songs with an upbeatly rhythm.
✅I like songs with an upbeat rhythm.
💡upbeat stays as an adjective before rhythm.
❌Her speech was upbeat music.
✅Her speech was upbeat.' / 'The background music was upbeat.
💡this sense describes music, not speeches.

upbeat — noun