Definition: an unaccented beat (especially the last beat of a measure)
Similar words: rhythm, beat, musical rhythm
Definition: the basic rhythmic unit in a piece of music
Usage: the piece has a fast rhythm; the conductor set the beat
Synonyms: upbeat, welfare, well-being, wellbeing, eudaemonia, eudaimonia
Definition: a contented state of being happy and healthy and prosperous
Usage: the town was finally on the upbeat after our recent troubles
Similar words: prosperity, successfulness
Definition: the condition of prospering; having good fortune
Synonyms: cheerful, upbeat, pollyannaish
Definition: pleasantly (even unrealistically) optimistic
Similar words: optimistic
Definition: expecting the best in this best of all possible worlds
Usage: in an optimistic mood; optimistic plans; took an optimistic view