# bullish

/ˈbʊɫɪʃ/ (US) · /bˈʊlɪʃ/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/bullish
Updated: 2026-05-08

## Definition

feeling confident and positive about the future. In business, it means you believe prices or the economy will go up.

For teachers: 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.

## Usage notes

- Often used with the preposition 'about' or 'on'.

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