"upful" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

Forms: more upful [comparative], most upful [superlative]
Etymology: up + -ful Etymology templates: {{suf|en|up|ful|pos=adjective}} up + -ful Head templates: {{en-adj}} upful (comparative more upful, superlative most upful)
  1. optimistic; uplifting; positive
    Sense id: en-upful-en-adj-wsEeUVUe Categories (other): English adjectives suffixed with -ful, English entries with incorrect language header

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