bullish

[ bool-ish ]

adjective

1. like a bull.
2. obstinate or stupid.
3. Commerce.
   1. rising in prices.
   2. characterized by favorable economic prospects.
   3. Informal. regarding a particular investment as potentially profitable (often followed by on ):

      We're still bullish on treasury bonds.

4. hopeful; optimistic.

bullish

/ ˈbʊlɪʃ /

adjective

1. like a bull
2. stock exchange causing, expecting, or characterized by a rise in prices

   a bullish market

3. informal.
   cheerful and optimistic

   the prime minister was in a bullish mood

Derived Forms

• ˈbullishness, noun

Other Words From

• bullish·ly adverb
• bullish·ness noun
• super·bullish adjective
• super·bullish·ly adverb
• super·bullish·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of bullish¹

First recorded in 1560–70; bull ¹ + -ish ¹

Example Sentences

“Unfortunately we weren’t able to have it on the 2025 schedule, but bullish about getting it back on the schedule.”

From Los Angeles Times

Nate Silver, the professional gambler and election forecaster who has been bullish for Trump this cycle, said Harris supporters were right to be “rejoicing” over Selzer’s polling.

From Salon

When contacted by the BBC, 23andMe was bullish about its prospects - and insistent it remained "committed to protecting customer data and consistently focused on maintaining the privacy of our customers."

From BBC

For now, though, economists remain bullish about the outlook.

From Los Angeles Times

Despite a bullish summer statement from the club about a revamped medical department, at West Ham Ten Hag was without seven senior players because of injury.

From BBC

Related Words

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• commanding
• compelling
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• forcible
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• vigorous
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