BULLISH Synonyms: 62 Similar and Opposite Words

bullish

adjective

Definition of bullish

as in positive

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Recent Examples of bullish Democrats are increasingly bullish about their midterm prospects. — ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026 The very limited research on estrogen facial creams is far less bullish. — Ashley Abramson, Allure, 22 Oct. 2026 Multiple analysts who retain bullish outlooks on Netflix also cited upcoming sports content as reasons for optimism. — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 21 Oct. 2026 The company, which received slate funding from Screen Scotland, currently has roughly 10 series and five feature films in development, with MacKinnon bullish about expanding the outfit in the coming years. — Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 20 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bullish

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Adjective

Carls pointed out that in the huddle during the timeouts, Campbell stayed upbeat and positive.

— Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
In May, Filosa laid out a five-year plan to achieve positive free cash flow by 2027.

— Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of positive

Adjective

If Taipei refrains from crossing the ultimate red line of declaring formal independence, Beijing appears confident in its long-term strategy of integration.

— Ningrong Liu, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
In short, analysts are confident that music streaming services such as Spotify can enforce strict account policies, raise prices, and still make more money.

— Nick Indge, ArsTechnica, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of confident

Adjective

Brandon McElroy, who founded the nonprofit Green Air Solutions to lead the fight against J7, said in an interview that the denial was a decisive win.

— Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Oct. 2026
Despite Paolo Banchero’s 35 points, 10 assists and seven rebounds against the Hawks, the Magic had 20 turnovers and shot 1-of-12 from 3-point range in the decisive fourth quarter.

— Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of decisive

Adjective

The Michigan Senate contest is just one of the high-profile races where AIPAC has spent in favor of a pro-Israel politician or in opposition to someone the organization sees as less favorable to Israel.

— Saige Miller, NPR, 22 Oct. 2026
Wedgewood polls tended to be about 1 percentage point more favorable for Democrats than other polls, according to Silver.

— Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of favorable

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