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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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In November and December, the stock recorded a doji candle and a bullish hammer.

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Cantor Fitzgerald analyst Troy Jensen doubled down on his bullish bet on Rigetti stock in a Jan. 9 note, reiterating an Overweight rating and $40 price target.

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The bullish logic requires a bit of math.

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The bullish logic requires a bit of math.

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One has to admire the recent bullish golden cross with the shorter-term 50-day simple moving average crossing above the 200-day simple moving average, confirming that there has been a positive trend change.

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