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bravure

bra·vu·ra
B b

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [bruh-vyoo r-uh, -voo r-uh; Italian brah-voo-rah]
    • /brəˈvyʊər ə, -ˈvʊər ə; Italian brɑˈvu rɑ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [bruh-vyoo r-uh, -voo r-uh; Italian brah-voo-rah]
    • /brəˈvyʊər ə, -ˈvʊər ə; Italian brɑˈvu rɑ/

Definitions of bravure word

  • noun plural bravure Music. a florid passage or piece requiring great skill and spirit in the performer. 1
  • noun plural bravure a display of daring; brilliant performance. 1
  • adjective bravure Music. spirited; florid; brilliant (applied chiefly to vocal but occasionally to instrumental compositions). 1

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Origin of bravure

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 Bravure

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

bravure 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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Synonyms for bravure

noun bravure

  • 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 bravure

noun bravure

  • 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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