BULLISH Synonyms: 62 Similar and Opposite Words

bullish

adjective

Definition of bullish

as in positive

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Recent Examples of bullish Drinkwitz has been bullish on QB Austin Simmons taking over an offense led by new OC Chip Lindsey and QB coach Garrett Riley. — Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 23 Aug. 2026 And while sacrificing Liam Hicks has diminished the Marlins’ offense in the short-term, team officials are bullish about the three prospects acquired from Tampa Bay in that transaction, as well as others acquired for Braxton Garrett and Lake Bachar. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2026 Resist temptation on the waiver wire While there are compelling reasons to be bullish about the power play, the penalty kill is another matter. — Thomas Drance, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026 Everything about the deer seemed oversize, including the thick, bullish body that met a neck that looked at least 24 inches around at its smallest. — Jeff Murray, Outdoor Life, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bullish

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Adjective

The economic outlook is also largely positive despite the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

— Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026
According to the health department, nearly twice as many sample groups of mosquitoes tested positive for West Nile virus this year compared to the same time last year.

— Katie Houlis, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of positive

Adjective

At that point, the Spanish club was confident he would soon be snapped up by one of the game’s giants for mega money, so was happy to play the long game.

— Ben Church, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
People that are not very confident don’t want to hear another voice, especially a different voice.

— Elise Devlin, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of confident

Adjective

The Maracana is one of soccer's most iconic venues, having hosted the decisive match of the 1950 men's World Cup, with Uruguay crowned champions after beating the hosts 2-1.

— ABC News, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026
Quinn Yeargain, a professor of the law of democracy at Michigan State University College of Law, said Median’s intent would be a decisive factor in determining whether any laws were broken.

— Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of decisive

Adjective

The mayors coalition argues that while any type of bond is not always favorable, addressing the state's housing crisis is necessary.

— Darrielle Fair, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
The senior Canadian official said the emerging agreement would provide greater certainty, protect Canada’s dairy sector and jobs threatened by the new tariffs, and preserve what Ottawa considers favorable trade terms with the United States.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026

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