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bullish

[bool-ish] / ˈbʊl ɪʃ /
ADJECTIVE
forceful
Synonyms
STRONGEST
cogent commanding compelling convincing dynamic energetic forcible persuasive strong vehement vigorous violent
WEAK
ball of fire big-wheel coming on strong constraining dominant electric elemental gutsy mighty pithy potent powerhouse puissant punch punchy steamroller stringent take-charge takeover telling titanic virile weighty
Antonyms
STRONGEST
apathetic idle impotent inactive ineffective lethargic mild moderate passive weak
WEAK
feeble meek unforceful
ADJECTIVE
hard-hitting
Synonyms
STRONGEST
compelling pithy
WEAK
ball of fire cogent coming on strong commanding constraining convincing dominant dynamic dynamical effective electric elemental energetic forcible gutsy mighty persuasive potent powerful powerhouse puissa

Example Sentences

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With Disney’s stock hovering just above an 11-month low, one previous naysayer analyst turned bullish, saying it’s ‘historically cheap.’

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

That came with a bullish piercing line in April 2020, followed by a morning star pattern completed that November.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

He’s now in the extreme minority among Wall Street analysts: Just three of the 53 sell-siders tracked by FactSet have neutral-equivalent ratings on Broadcom’s stock, while the rest all have bullish stances.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

It recorded a doji candle and a bullish morning star on March 20 and March 31, respectively.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

A bullish, handsome man with decisive eyebrows and more hair than he could find use for, Lin had a great deal of money and a habit of having things go his way.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand