bullish
UK: ˈbʊlɪʃ | US: ˈbʊlɪʃ
adj. 1. (Finance) Characterized by rising prices or optimism in a market (e.g., "a bullish trend").
adj. 2. (General) Confident or aggressively optimistic (e.g., "a bullish attitude").
The term originates from the metaphorical use of "bull" in finance, where a bull thrusts its horns upward, symbolizing rising markets. The suffix "-ish" (Old English "-isc") generalizes the trait, turning "bull" into an adjective. First recorded in financial contexts in the early 20th century, it later expanded to describe general optimism.
Investors grew bullish after the company announced record profits.
The CEO's bullish speech boosted employee morale.
Analysts remain bullish about the tech sector despite recent volatility.
His bullish demeanor convinced the team to take on the ambitious project.
The stock market turned bullish following the economic stimulus announcement.