Bullish
//ˈbʊlɪʃ// adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Having a muscular physique, built ‘like a bull’.
- 2 Aggressively self-confident or assertive; bullheaded.
"He was heavily criticised for his bullish behaviour."
- 3 Optimistic, confident; overly or foolishly optimistic or hopeful.
"It [the plan] was bullish about the prospects for BR winning new business and retaining what it had, but recognised that this would depend on the extent to which equipment would enable improved services at lower costs."
- 4 Characterized by rising value.
Adjective
- 1 expecting a rise in prices wordnet
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More examples"He was heavily criticised for his bullish behaviour."
Etymology
From bull + -ish.
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