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[ brah-voh; for 1, 2, 5 also brah-voh ] / ˈbrɑ voʊ; for 1, 2, 5 also brɑˈvoʊ / SEE SYNONYMS FOR bravo ON THESAURUS.COM
interjection(used in praising a performer). noun, plural bra·vos for 2, bra·vos or bra·voes for 3. a shout of “bravo!” a daring bandit, assassin, or murderer, especially one hired to steal or murder for another. a word used in communications to represent the letter B. verb (used without object), bra·voed, bra·vo·ing.Origin of bravoFrom Italian, dating back to 1755–65; see origin at brave Words nearby bravobrave new world, bravery, brave the elements, brave west winds, bravissimo, bravo, bravura, braw, brawl, Brawley, brawn Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for bravoAlpha Team was killed, Faal told the FBI, while the Bravo members who were not gunned down fled. The Shadowy U.S. Veteran Who Tried to Overthrow a Country|Jacob Siegel|January 6, 2015|DAILY BEAST The conspirators were split into two teams, “Alpha” and “Bravo.” The Shadowy U.S. Veteran Who Tried to Overthrow a Country|Jacob Siegel|January 6, 2015|DAILY BEAST On the night of the sixth season finale of the Bravo reality show, fans and regular viewers were cautious. ‘The Real Housewives of New York City’ Loses a Leg in Sixth-Season Finale|Tim Teeman|July 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST Meet the drug felon and Bravo TV star challenging Lindsey Graham for his Senate seat in November. T-Rav: The Reality TV Star Running for Senate in South Carolina|Patricia Murphy|July 4, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Bravo to the three men who defied death where so many perished. We Should Applaud the World Trade Center Jumpers, Not Prosecute Them|Justin Miller|March 25, 2014|DAILY BEAST Miss Cameron drew her to the rock where she sat, and pushing the hair out of her eyes, revived her with a hearty 'Bravo! Jo's Boys|Louisa May Alcott His stabs are delivered like those of a bravo, who hides his face as he deals his treacherous blow. Flowers of Freethought|George W. Foote When they heard how my mother went back to the inn, Doctor Livesey fairly slapped his thigh, and the squire cried "Bravo!" Treasure Island|Robert Louis Stevenson A few minutes back he had masqueraded as a bravo to deceive the mysterious shadows. The Duke's Motto|Justin Huntly McCarthy I felt inclined to wave my hat in the air, and cry, ‘Bravo, Atalanta!’ Not Like Other Girls|Rosa N. Carey
British Dictionary definitions for bravo (1 of 2)
noun(brɑːˈvəʊ) plural -vos a cry of "bravo" (ˈbrɑːvəʊ) plural -voes or -vos a hired killer or assassin Word Origin for bravoC18: from Italian: splendid!; see brave British Dictionary definitions for bravo (2 of 2)
nouncommunications a code word for the letter b Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to bravoacclamation, acclaim, applause, testimonial, devotion, glory, plaudit, ovation, cry, cheer, appreciation, accolade, kudos, esteem, recognition, recommendation, rave, approval, tribute, commendation |