bullish JUST WRITTEN FOR YOU
/ˈbʊlɪʃ/ · bul·lish
adjective
- Having a muscular physique The athlete's bullish build made him a formidable competitor on the field.
- Aggressively self-confident or assertive; bullheaded He was heavily criticised for his bullish behaviour during the meeting.
- Characterized by rising value, especially in financial markets The bullish trend in the stock market led to a surge in investor confidence.
Did you know? The term 'bullish' is often contrasted with 'bearish' in financial contexts, with a bull market being one that is rising and a bear market being one that is falling. The origins of these terms are thought to come from the way each animal attacks its opponents, with bulls thrusting upwards with their horns and bears swiping downwards with their paws.