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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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A bearish evening star completed on Nov. 12 and it sank $200 until a bullish morning star completed on Feb. 25, a bullish island reversal on March 30, and a bullish engulfing candle on Monday.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

Why that is a bullish sign — at least for now.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

The bullish thesis for AI is that the trillions in spending will unleash a productivity boom.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

Carrick was bullish as he assessed the situation.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

They had back ends like palominos, tattoos all over their hairy arms and chests, and bullish horns protruding from their foreheads.

From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan

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