BULLISH Synonyms: 62 Similar and Opposite Words

bullish

adjective

Definition of bullish

as in positive

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Recent Examples of bullish Abdulsalam was bullish on a strike toward Sanaa in the future, a move that would mark a radical departure from the anti-Houthi coalition’s largely defensive posture. — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 4 Oct. 2026 Goldman Sachs was even more bullish, estimating that exports from Persian Gulf producers hit 19 million barrels per day. — Jason Ma, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2026 But the 5-star analyst remains bullish, given Amazon’s ability to adapt to changing consumer behavior, as it’s done in the past. — CNBC, 4 Oct. 2026 Related Stories Bloys had recently become a bit bullish on the merger. — Michael Schneider, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bullish

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Adjective

Both are high-stakes and costly gambits, but as Vivienne Walt reports, Forrest is determined to prove that business can be a force for positive change.

— Sam Forsdick, Fortune, 6 Oct. 2026
In a welcome sign of positive change in the barrio, a new branch of Javier Bonet’s super-cool Sala de Despiece restaurant is imminent.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of positive

Adjective

Helping someone become confident about protecting herself online can be equally valuable, particularly as more everyday tasks move online and onto apps.

— Ethan Stone October 9, Idaho Statesman, 9 Oct. 2026
The 6-foot-5, 242-pounder has learned the roles and responsibilities at defensive end, middle linebacker, weak side linebacker and strong side linebacker, and the Falcons are confident in his ability to play each at a high level.

— Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of confident

Adjective

Lukas Dostal made 12 saves, stopping just six of 11 shots in the decisive middle period before being replaced to start the third.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026
Public confidence will play a decisive role in the growth of fusion power.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of decisive

Adjective

And because Alta sits at a higher elevation in the Wasatch, a favorable shift in the storm track could quickly turn the season around.

— Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
Among his party, Fetterman is performing even worse, with 69% of Democrats having an unfavorable opinion of the senator compared to 13% who have a favorable opinion.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of favorable

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