Word
bullish
US/ˈbʊɫɪʃ/
UK/bˈʊlɪʃ/
Definition
adj. feeling confident and positive about the future. In business, it means you believe prices or the economy will go up.
adj. characterised by optimism or confidence, particularly regarding financial markets or future prospects. Often describes a belief that prices will rise or that a venture will succeed.
Examples
“The CEO is bullish about the company's growth this year.”
“Investors remained bullish despite the recent dip in tech stocks, expecting a strong recovery by the next quarter.”
“While some analysts predicted a recession, the bank's lead economist took a bullish stance, citing strong consumer spending and low unemployment as signs of continued expansion.”
Examples
simple
“The CEO is bullish about the company's growth this year.”
contextual
“Investors remained bullish despite the recent dip in tech stocks, expecting a strong recovery by the next quarter.”
complex
“While some analysts predicted a recession, the bank's lead economist took a bullish stance, citing strong consumer spending and low unemployment as signs of continued expansion.”
Usage
Often used with the preposition 'about' or 'on'.
Real-World Examples
“But while she sounded bullish, her closest lieutenants are anything but.” “City remain bullish in the face of findings that they are guilty of impressively tawdry financial breaches.” - Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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