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bullish

American  
[bool-ish] / ˈbʊl ɪʃ /

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 byon ).

      We're still bullish on treasury bonds.

  4. hopeful; optimistic.

bullish British  
/ 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
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Other Word Forms

  • bullishly adverb
  • bullishness noun
  • superbullish adjective
  • superbullishly adverb
  • superbullishness noun

Etymology

Origin of bullish

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

Example Sentences

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ARK’s Cathie Wood, one of the most bullish names in tech, said Tuesday that the move will help with the “democratization” of venture capital.

From MarketWatch

The stock declined by 34% until a bullish morning star completed on Feb. 13.

From Barron's

In short, while there are three more quarters for equities to turn things around, many investors may be feeling much less bullish than they did at the start of the year.

From Barron's

That may warrant a bullish outlook on Mexican stocks at a time many emerging markets are getting hit hard.

From Barron's

Are you feeling bullish or bearish about your investments this year?

From The Wall Street Journal

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