upbeat

• Adjectif utilisé pour décrire une personne, une humeur ou une œuvre musicale qui est joyeuse, optimiste et pleine d'énergie.

An adjective used to describe a person, mood, or piece of music that is cheerful, optimistic, and full of energy.

1. Optimistic and cheerfulB1informal

   Having a positive, cheerful, and hopeful attitude, sometimes even when the situation does not fully warrant it.

   optimiste et enjoué

   • Despite the rain, she remained upbeat about the picnic.
   • His upbeat personality made him popular among colleagues.
   • The news was bad, but the manager tried to keep an upbeat tone.

   Synonymesbrightbuoyantcheerfulcheeryhopefuljauntylivelyoptimisticpositivesanguinesunnyvivacious

   Antonymesdepresseddespondentdownbeatgloomymelancholypessimistic

• Nom désignant un état de joie et de bien-être, ou un temps faible en musique, généralement le dernier temps d'une mesure.

A noun referring to a state of happiness and well-being, or an unaccented beat in music, typically the last beat of a measure.

1. Happy and prosperous stateB2informal

   A contented state of being happy, healthy, and prosperous.

   état de prospérité et de bonheur

   • She has been in an upbeat mood since her promotion.
   • The community is in an upbeat state after the festival.
   • His upbeat attitude helped everyone feel more positive.

   Synonymeseudaemoniaeudaimoniawelfarewellbeing

   Antonymesdepressiondespairmiserysadnessunhappiness

2. Unaccented beat in musicC1formal

   An unaccented beat, especially the last beat of a measure in music.

   Temps faible en musique

   • The conductor emphasized the upbeat to start the piece.
   • In jazz, the upbeat often carries the syncopation.
   • The drummer played a strong upbeat to lead into the chorus.

   Synonymesoffbeat

   Antonymesdownbeat