bullish

The definition of bullish is like a bull, or a rising stock market average.

(adjective)

  1. An example of bullish is a large person who pushes people over while walking through a crowd.
  2. An example of bullish is a stock market average that rises over a long term.

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See bullish in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

  1. of or like a bull
    1. rising, or causing, expecting, etc. a rise, as in prices on the stock exchange
    2. optimistic

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See bullish in American Heritage Dictionary 4

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

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  • bullˈish·ly adverb
  • bullˈish·ness noun

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