BULLISH Synonyms: 62 Similar and Opposite Words

bullish

adjective

Definition of bullish

as in positive

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Recent Examples of bullish With overall domestic revenues are 10% above 2026, according to Rentrak, exhibitors are bullish that yearly grosses could hit $10 billion for the first time in the post-pandemic era. — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 26 July 2026 However, only about a quarter of the 601 million streaming consumers in India pay for services, according to Ormax Media research from September 2025, so Netflix has a fight on its hands, but Shergill and her team are taking a bullish outlook. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 26 July 2026 The surge in short interest coincides with a decidedly bearish sentiment creeping into what had been a relentlessly bullish AI trade. — Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 23 July 2026 This post was originally published on July 21 Bitcoin has climbed to its highest level in more than a month, topping $66,000 per bitcoin just after BlackRock’s chief executive teased a surprisingly bullish prediction. — Billy Bambrough, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for bullish

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On the positive side, subscribers to Crunchyroll, a Japanese animation streaming service, continued to grow.

— ABC News, ABC News, 31 July 2026
She was released from the intensive care unit on Wednesday, marking a positive sign for her recovery.

— David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 31 July 2026

Definition of positive

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Higher humidity, cooler temperatures and some drizzle raised hopes that Thursday could be a decisive step on the way to vanquishing the fire.

— CBS News, CBS News, 30 July 2026
The quick, decisive defeat marked Rome’s final domination of the peninsula and solidified their influence over regional trade and military routes.

— Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 30 July 2026

Definition of decisive

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India’s busiest wedding and festive season typically runs from October to April, timed with auspicious dates and favorable weather.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
The new district snakes up through Kansas City’s urban core, in an attempt to create a district more favorable for Republicans in the 5th District.

— Jack Harvel July 28, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026

Definition of favorable

Adjective

Getty Images The New York Mets are one of the few sure-fire sellers at this point before the MLB trade deadline, putting several veterans under the spotlight as potential chips for opposing contenders searching to fortify going into October.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
On the one hand, sure, many of the PGA Tour’s best players took the week off after The Open Championship.

— Alex Kirshner, New York Times, 27 July 2026

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