BULLISH Synonyms: 62 Similar and Opposite Words

bullish

adjective

Definition of bullish

as in positive

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Recent Examples of bullish The last step, then, is just how bullish the organization is on King’s offensive growth. — Spencer Nusbaum, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026 Dissatisfaction with the economy is one reason Democrats are bullish on their chances to take back control of Congress. — ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026 Both carriers have subsequently become more bullish on the remainder of the year. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 14 Aug. 2026 To be sure, bullish investors should keep their eyes on whether CoreWeave can pass some key tests. — Peter Cohan, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bullish

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Adjective

Ismaila Sarr’s start and goal in a 2-1 friendly win against Fulham last Friday is also a positive.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Because mortgage lenders often require these accounts to hold far more money than a single upcoming payment, these escrow accounts often carry large positive balances.

— P.R. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of positive

Adjective

Head coach Nuno Espirito Santo is confident about their chances of sealing promotion back to the top flight at the first opportunity but, ahead of Sunday’s away fixture, there are several talking points.

— Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
Massimo Di Odoardo, vice president of gas and LNG research at Wood Mackenzie, is also confident that Europe will avoid a dire scenario of energy shortages and blackouts.

— Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of confident

Adjective

The 5th District saw more than double the amount of votes cast in its Congressional primary than in the 4th, and the gap in support between candidates was much more decisive.

— Angela Eichhorst, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026
Stern’s decisive response to the Malice at the Palace – the suspensions of the players as well as the punishments meted out to the fans – sent a clear message that such behavior would not be tolerated.

— Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of decisive

Adjective

This year, however, the Supreme Court cleared the way for Alabama to use a map more favorable to Republicans, which eliminates one of Alabama's two majority-Black seats.

— Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
This year's display is particularly favorable because the shower peaks on the night of the new moon, leaving skies free from bright moonlight that can wash out fainter meteors.

— Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 12 Aug. 2026

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