BULLISH Synonyms: 62 Similar and Opposite Words

bullish

adjective

Definition of bullish

as in positive

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Recent Examples of bullish Online Returning to the challenge of onshoring American engineering, Immelt is bullish for the future, thanks to the boon of AI teammates. — Michael Ashley, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 Projections have been climbing and climbing in the days leading up to the release, with some bullish box office watchers suggesting a start over $300 million isn’t out of the question. — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 28 July 2026 Yet, despite the dwindling profitability this implies, thirty-three-year-old Colquitt seemed more bullish about the future of the discipline than her competitors. — John Semley, Harpers Magazine, 28 July 2026 But Khosla’s caveat suggests that even among AI’s most bullish investors, the real debate isn’t whether the technology can produce abundance. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 27 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for bullish

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Adjective

On the positive side, subscribers to Crunchyroll, a Japanese animation streaming service, continued to grow.

— ABC News, ABC News, 31 July 2026
She was released from the intensive care unit on Wednesday, marking a positive sign for her recovery.

— David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 31 July 2026

Definition of positive

Adjective

Higher humidity, cooler temperatures and some drizzle raised hopes that Thursday could be a decisive step on the way to vanquishing the fire.

— CBS News, CBS News, 30 July 2026
The quick, decisive defeat marked Rome’s final domination of the peninsula and solidified their influence over regional trade and military routes.

— Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 30 July 2026

Definition of decisive

Adjective

India’s busiest wedding and festive season typically runs from October to April, timed with auspicious dates and favorable weather.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
The new district snakes up through Kansas City’s urban core, in an attempt to create a district more favorable for Republicans in the 5th District.

— Jack Harvel July 28, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026

Definition of favorable

Adjective

While Kennedy isn't sure exactly how much of the liquid was used for the stage show, McRae's team did use 135 gallons for the gold bath video shown in the Lollapalooza visuals; Kennedy estimates the stage gold bath was about half that size.

— Kara Nesvig, Allure, 3 Aug. 2026
Just a few months ago, WWE fans weren’t sure that Owens would ever wrestle again.

— Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026

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