bullish

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bullish — adjective

  • bullishpositive
  • more bullishcomparative
  • most bullishsuperlative

1. expressing your views in a strong, confident way that pushes others to take them

1.形容詞C2
釋義

expressing your views in a strong, confident way that pushes others to take them seriously.

例句

At the board meeting, Omar gave a bullish answer to every objection.

bullish answer = firm, confident reply

The radio host sounded bullish and cut off callers who disagreed.

sound bullish in a debate

同義詞
  • assertive

    suggests speaking up clearly, often with less pressure than bullish

  • forceful

    focuses on strength of expression, not necessarily confidence about outcomes

  • confident

    broader and less likely to suggest pressing others hard

  • combative

    stronger and more openly argumentative than bullish

反義詞
  • cautious

    shows more restraint and less pressure in speaking

  • hesitant

    suggests uncertainty instead of forceful confidence

文法句型

sound bullish

stay bullish

bullish remarks

用法筆記

Often used for interviews, meetings, or public comments where someone pushes a view strongly. Distinguish from sense 3: sense 1 is about the manner of speaking, not mainly about expecting a good result.

常見錯誤

❌The minister was bullish to the reporters.
✅The minister was bullish in front of the reporters.
💡this sense describes the way someone speaks or argues, not a person they act toward.

2. describing a market, forecast, or investor that expects prices to keep moving hi

2.形容詞C1
釋義

describing a market, forecast, or investor that expects prices to keep moving higher.

例句

Investors stayed bullish after the company reported stronger holiday sales.

bullish after good earnings news

The market turned bullish as oil prices fell and travel stocks jumped.

turn bullish = begin expecting prices to rise

同義詞
  • optimistic

    broader; bullish specifically points to higher prices

  • positive

    common in business reporting but less specifically tied to market movement

  • strong

    can describe performance itself, not just expectation of rising prices

  • buoyant

    often describes a lively, rising market mood

反義詞
  • bearish

    is the direct opposite and expects prices to fall

  • negative

    broader and less market-specific than bearish

文法句型

bullish on tech stocks

a bullish market

bullish forecast

用法筆記

Most often used in finance. It can describe the market itself, investors, or a forecast. Distinguish from sense 3: this sense is specifically about prices, especially shares or other traded assets.

常見錯誤

❌The school newsletter was bullish about graduation day.
✅The stock newsletter was bullish about airline shares.
💡this finance sense is about rising prices, not any kind of good news.
❌I am bullish that my visa will arrive tomorrow.
✅I am bullish that bank stocks will rise tomorrow.' / 'I am optimistic that my visa will arrive tomorrow.
💡use this sense for prices and markets, not everyday hopes.

3. feeling sure that a person, plan, or situation is likely to do well later.

3.形容詞C1
釋義

feeling sure that a person, plan, or situation is likely to do well later.

例句

Doctors are bullish about Amihan's recovery after the second scan.

bullish about + noun

After the first rehearsal, the director felt bullish about opening night.

feel bullish about future results

同義詞
  • optimistic

    the closest general synonym and common outside business writing

  • hopeful

    can sound less certain and more like a wish

  • confident

    often suggests stronger evidence or trust in ability

  • upbeat

    more informal and often describes tone as well as outlook

反義詞
  • pessimistic

    expects poor results instead of good ones

  • doubtful

    focuses on uncertainty rather than a negative outlook

文法句型

bullish about recovery

bullish on the new plan

bullish that sales will improve

用法筆記

Common with about, on, or a that-clause when talking about a person's chances, a plan, or a wider situation. Distinguish from sense 2: the optimism here is general, not specifically about prices or markets.

常見錯誤

❌Traders stayed bullish about copper prices.
✅Parents stayed bullish about the new reading program.
💡if the topic is price movement, use sense 2 instead.
❌The doctor was bullish in the press conference.
✅The doctor was bullish about the patient's recovery.
💡sense 3 is about hopeful expectations, not a forceful speaking style.