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- [bruh-vyoo r-uh, -voo r-uh; Italian brah-voo-rah]
- /brəˈvyʊər ə, -ˈvʊər ə; Italian brɑˈvu rɑ/
- /brəˈvjʊə.rə/
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- [bruh-vyoo r-uh, -voo r-uh; Italian brah-voo-rah]
- /brəˈvyʊər ə, -ˈvʊər ə; Italian brɑˈvu rɑ/
Definitions of bravura word
- uncountable noun bravura If you say that someone is doing something with bravura, you mean that they are using unnecessary extra actions that emphasize their skill or importance. 3
- adjective bravura A bravura performance or piece of work is done with bravura. 3
- noun bravura a display of boldness or daring 3
- noun bravura brilliance of execution 3
- noun bravura (as modifier) 3
- noun bravura a bold attempt or display of daring; dash 3
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Origin of bravura
First appearance:
before 1780 One of the 45% newest English words
1780-90; < Italian: spirit, dash. See brave, -ure
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Parts of speech for Bravura
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
bravura popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for bravura
noun bravura
- fearlessness — without fear; bold or brave; intrepid.
- spunk — pluck; spirit; mettle.
- grit — abrasive particles or granules, as of sand or other small, coarse impurities found in the air, food, water, etc.
- daring — People who are daring are willing to do or say things which are new or which might shock or anger other people.
- tenacity — the quality of being tenacious, or of holding fast; persistence: the amazing tenacity of rumors.
Antonyms for bravura
noun bravura
- cowardice — Cowardice is cowardly behaviour.
- weakness — the state or quality of being weak; lack of strength, firmness, vigor, or the like; feebleness.
- irresolution — lack of resolution; lack of decision or purpose; vacillation.
- humility — the quality or condition of being humble; modest opinion or estimate of one's own importance, rank, etc.
- meekness — humbly patient or docile, as under provocation from others.
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