"upful" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more upful [comparative], most upful [superlative]
Etymology: From 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
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