bullish

adjective

bull·​ish ˈbu̇-lish 

also ˈbə-

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

The reality might fall somewhere in between these two trends, but clearly the Dalmore is feeling bullish about the future, not just by opening this new experience but by literally doubling down on production instead of cutting back. —Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 29 Apr. 2026

Crypto prices remain mired in a prolonged slump, but Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev says the company remains bullish on the broader sector. —Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026

One thing that's clear heading into this week's earnings reports is that equity investors remain bullish on the AI trade. —Jordan Novet,jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2026

After a string of Democratic special-election wins across the country, Democrats have been bullish about flipping seats in Florida. —Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1566, in the meaning defined at sense 1