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- [brah-voh; for 1, 2, 5 also brah-voh]
- /ˈbrɑ voʊ; for 1, 2, 5 also brɑˈvoʊ/
- /ˌbrɑːˈvəʊ/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [brah-voh; for 1, 2, 5 also brah-voh]
- /ˈbrɑ voʊ; for 1, 2, 5 also brɑˈvoʊ/
Definitions of bravo word
- exclamation bravo Some people say 'bravo' to express appreciation when someone has done something well. 3
- exclamation bravo well done! 3
- noun bravo a cry of "bravo" 3
- noun bravo a hired killer or assassin 3
- noun bravo a code word for the letter b 3
- interjection bravo well done; excellent 3
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Origin of bravo
First appearance:
before 1755 One of the 47% newest English words
From Italian, dating back to 1755-65; See origin at brave
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Parts of speech for Bravo
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
bravo popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for bravo
noun bravo
- devotion — Devotion is great love, affection, or admiration for someone.
- glory — very great praise, honor, or distinction bestowed by common consent; renown: to win glory on the field of battle.
- acclaim — If someone or something is acclaimed, they are praised enthusiastically.
- applause — Applause is the noise made by a group of people clapping their hands to show approval.
- plaudit — an enthusiastic expression of approval: Her portrayal of Juliet won the plaudits of the critics.
Antonyms for bravo
noun bravo
- disapproval — the act or state of disapproving; a condemnatory feeling, look, or utterance; censure: stern disapproval.
- silence — absence of any sound or noise; stillness.
- censure — If you censure someone for something that they have done, you tell them that you strongly disapprove of it.
- disrespect — Lack of respect or courtesy.
- disregard — to pay no attention to; leave out of consideration; ignore: Disregard the footnotes.
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