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- [bree-oh; Italian bree-aw]
- /ˈbri oʊ; Italian ˈbri ɔ/
- /ˈbriːəʊ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bree-oh; Italian bree-aw]
- /ˈbri oʊ; Italian ˈbri ɔ/
Definitions of brio word
- noun brio liveliness or vigour; spirit 3
- noun brio animation; vivacity; zest 3
- noun brio vigor; vivacity. 1
- noun brio Vigour or vivacity. 0
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Origin of brio
First appearance:
before 1725 One of the 49% newest English words
1725-35; < Italian < Spanish brío energy, determination < Celtic *brīgos; compare Old Irish bríg (feminine) power, strength, force, Middle Welsh bri (masculine) honor, dignity, authority
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Parts of speech for Brio
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
brio 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.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
brio usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for brio
noun brio
- liveliness — full or suggestive of life or vital energy; active, vigorous, or brisk: a lively discussion.
- verve — enthusiasm or vigor, as in literary or artistic work; spirit: Her latest novel lacks verve.
- vigor — active strength or force.
- life — the condition that distinguishes organisms from inorganic objects and dead organisms, being manifested by growth through metabolism, reproduction, and the power of adaptation to environment through changes originating internally.
- sprightliness — animated or vivacious; lively.
Antonyms for brio
noun brio
- idleness — the quality, state, or condition of being lazy, inactive, or idle: His lack of interest in the larger world and his consummate idleness were the causes of their dreadful divorce.
- inactivity — not active: an inactive volcano.
- lethargy — the quality or state of being drowsy and dull, listless and unenergetic, or indifferent and lazy; apathetic or sluggish inactivity.
- apathy — You can use apathy to talk about someone's state of mind if you are criticizing them because they do not seem to be interested in or enthusiastic about anything.
- laziness — lazy evaluation
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