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bravo

n.
B1 Intermediate US //ˈbɹɑvoʊ// UK //bɹˈɑːvəʊ// bra·vo

n. a word you shout to show you really enjoyed a performance. It is a way to say 'well done' to a singer, actor, or musician.

n. an exclamation used to express approval or praise for a performer. Borrowed from Italian; traditionally inflected for gender and number in that language, though typically used as an invariant form in English.


SIMPLE

Bravo! That was a wonderful performance.

CONTEXTUAL

The audience stood up and shouted bravo as the lead singer finished her final song.

COMPLEX

As the curtain fell on the final act, a solitary voice from the balcony cried bravo, sparking a thunderous standing ovation that lasted for several minutes.

Synonyms
Origin

Borrowed from Italian bravo. Doublet of brave.

Usage

Used as a standalone exclamation or a sentence-initial marker of praise.

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