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 Wall Street’s tepid response, some analysts remain bullish on Netflix.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2026
Akamai stock is upgraded to a bullish buy rating after shares tumbled last week on fears about the company’s big deal with Anthropic..
From Barron's ● Oct. 20, 2026
When an asset trades above its 50-day MA, its medium-term trend is generally considered bullish.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 20, 2026
This doesn’t need to spell doom for the sector, though it could rule out the most bullish spending scenario.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2026
Surrounded by shadows, Nathan turned around and looked at the large, bullish man charging toward him.
From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young
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