Bullishly: meaning, definitions and examples

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bullishly

 

[ ˈbʊləʃli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

financial markets

The term 'bullishly' refers to a manner of expressing optimism regarding the future performance of a market or asset. When traders are bullish, they believe that prices will rise, resulting in a positive outlook. This term is commonly used in financial contexts, particularly in stock trading, where investors who take a bullish stance might look for bullish trends or signals. It can also denote a general sense of confidence or hopefulness in various situations beyond finance.

Synonyms

confidently, optimistically, positively.

Examples of usage

  • The investors acted bullishly, anticipating a market rebound.
  • She talked bullishly about the prospect of new investments.
  • The analysts predict the stock will rise bullishly over the next quarter.

Translations

Translations of the word "bullishly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 de forma otimista

🇮🇳 आशावादी रूप से

🇩🇪 optimistisch

🇮🇩 secara optimis

🇺🇦 оптимістично

🇵🇱 optymistycznie

🇯🇵 楽観的に

🇫🇷 de manière optimiste

🇪🇸 de manera optimista

🇹🇷 iyimser bir şekilde

🇰🇷 낙관적으로

🇸🇦 بشكل متفائل

🇨🇿 optimisticky

🇸🇰 optimisticky

🇨🇳 乐观地

🇸🇮 optimistično

🇮🇸 bjartsýnislega

🇰🇿 оптимистік түрде

🇬🇪 ოპტიმისტულად

🇦🇿 optimist şəkildə

🇲🇽 de manera optimista

Etymology

The term 'bullishly' is derived from the word 'bull', which has its origins in the financial world dating back to the 17th century. In this context, a bull represents an investor who believes that prices will rise, a symbolism that reflects the way bulls charge forward with their horns pointed upwards. The antithesis of a 'bull' is a 'bear', corresponding to a pessimistic outlook in financial markets. Over time, the concept of being bullish or bearish has permeated common language and discourse, representing hopefulness or skepticism in various contexts, including business forecasts and economic predictions. The adverbial form 'bullishly' likely took shape in the 20th century as the stock market grew in significance and the vernacular associated with it expanded.