bullish
Americanadjective
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like a bull.
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obstinate or stupid.
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Commerce.
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rising in prices.
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characterized by favorable economic prospects.
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Informal. regarding a particular investment as potentially profitable (often followed byon ).
We're still bullish on treasury bonds.
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hopeful; optimistic.
adjective
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like a bull
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stock exchange causing, expecting, or characterized by a rise in prices
a bullish market
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informal cheerful and optimistic
the prime minister was in a bullish mood
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“Despite a recent 25% pullback from highs, the seasonal chart suggests a bullish bias for the next several months,” they say.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 20, 2026
Nevertheless, Manchester United's enhanced used of data through director Michael Sansoni and his dedicated team means the club feel bullish about their chances of landing alternative targets who offer better value.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
Analysts are bullish on the popular streaming service and expect a slight beat to the company’s second-quarter earnings estimate.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 14, 2026
But, to keep the farmyard analogies going, Serkis is bullish.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
“Please remove this woman,” said another senator, a man with broad, bullish shoulders and a speckle of sweat on his pale skin.
From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell
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