bullish

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bull⋅ish

[boo

l-ish]

–adjective

1.	like a bull.

2.	obstinate or stupid.

Commerce.

a.	rising in prices.

b.	characterized by favorable economic prospects.

c.	Informal. regarding a particular investment as potentially profitable (often fol. by on): We're still bullish on treasury bonds.

4.	hopeful; optimistic.

Origin:
1560–70; bull ¹ + -ish ¹

Related forms:

bull⋅ish⋅ly, adverb

bull⋅ish⋅ness, noun

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bull·ish (bŏŏl'ĭsh)

adj.

1. Having a heavy muscular physique.
2. Bullheaded.
3. Causing, expecting, or characterized by rising stock market prices: "Cheaper energy is bullish because it stimulates growth" (Eric Gelman).
4. Optimistic or confident: bullish on the prospects of reaching a negotiated settlement.
1. Causing, expecting, or characterized by rising stock market prices: "Cheaper energy is bullish because it stimulates growth" (Eric Gelman).
2. Optimistic or confident: bullish on the prospects of reaching a negotiated settlement.

bull'ish·ly adv., bull'ish·ness n.

Financial Dictionary

bullish

Of or relating to the belief that a particular stock or the market as a whole is headed for a period of generally rising prices. Compare bearish.

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