bravo
word
Definition
An exclamation used to praise someone after a good performance or success. In some contexts, especially literary or descriptive ones, it can also mean brave or wild.
Usage & Nuances
Most commonly, bravo! is heard in theaters, concerts, or when praising someone warmly. For a woman, traditional Italian usage has 'brava', but in English 'bravo' is often used for anyone. As an adjective meaning brave or fierce, it is uncommon in everyday modern English.
Example Sentences
The crowd shouted, "Bravo!" after the song ended.
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"Bravo!" said the teacher when I finished my speech.
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In the old story, the bravo soldier saved the village.
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When she hit the final note, someone in the back yelled, "Bravo!"
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Okay, bravo, you fixed it without any help.
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The novel describes the sea as bravo and dangerous during the storm.
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