BULLISH Synonyms: 62 Similar and Opposite Words

bullish

adjective

Definition of bullish

as in positive

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Recent Examples of bullish Unlike the High Church Swift, Defoe was a puritan (in many things), and where the former was suspicious of the economic instrumentalization that turned people into commodities, the latter was positively bullish on the market economy. — Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2026 Tech analyst Dan Ives remained characteristically bullish in a first-take note from his Yorkville Ives equity research. — Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2026 Ohio Republicans redrew Kaptur’s seat this cycle, but Democrats are bullish on her chances. — Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 27 Oct. 2026 Democrats are increasingly bullish about their midterm prospects. — ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bullish

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Adjective

The openness to do different things, play in different roles, and at the same time keep the environment positive.

— LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026
The results were again positive on Tuesday, as this group outscored the Jazz by five points in 20 minutes together.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of positive

Adjective

His bold, confident display of desire stood in sharp contrast to my own insecurities and repression.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 6 Nov. 2026
Across Europe, responsibility for retirement is shifting from governments and employers to individuals, and women are less confident than men that the state will provide.

— Sam Birchall, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of confident

Adjective

Democrats ousted Republicans from coast to coast, with many surprising places in between, in a decisive rejection of unified GOP control for the promise of something different for the country.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Nov. 2026
Democrats' decisive midterm wins are already making an impact on the economy and the markets — especially on real estate.

— Christopher Farley, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of decisive

Adjective

In neighboring Cabarrus County, Democrats headed into Election Day hoping to build on their early voting turnout advantage and ride the winds of a favorable national environment.

— Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 4 Nov. 2026
Music blared from a stage outside as supporters watched results from races across the country come in on a large screen, cheering at favorable results.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of favorable

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