1
: suggestive of a bull (as in brawniness)
2
a
: marked by, tending to cause, or hopeful of rising prices (as in a stock market)
a bullish market
bullish policies
bullish investors
b
: optimistic about something's or someone's prospects
bullish on the company's future
bullishly
adverb
bullishness
noun
Examples of bullish in a Sentence
Members of her party are bullish about her reelection.
They are bullish about the future of the product.
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On Wednesday, Warsh weighed in on the bullish side of an ongoing debate among policymakers, investors and the general public about the potential impact of AI on the labor market and wider economy.
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The bullish case on Sirius cites the company’s low valuation, predictable cash flows, and legal monopoly position in satellite radio.
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Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Although more cautious than the NAIA, the slow-moving NCAA has been downright bullish compared to its usual sport-adoption protocols.
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2 July 2026
The ones from central Texas have shouted the loudest, and are bullish on opening restaurants that showcase their style of cooking.
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Max Zahn,
ABC News,
2 July 2026
The bullish case on Sirius cites the company’s low valuation, predictable cash flows, and legal monopoly position in satellite radio.
—
Catherine Brock,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Although more cautious than the NAIA, the slow-moving NCAA has been downright bullish compared to its usual sport-adoption protocols.
—
Tim Graham,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
The ones from central Texas have shouted the loudest, and are bullish on opening restaurants that showcase their style of cooking.
—
Adrian Miller,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for bullish
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“Bullish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bullish. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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