bravissimo

American

[brah-vis-uh-moh, brah-vees-see-maw] / brɑˈvɪs əˌmoʊ, brɑˈvis si mɔ /

interjection

(used to express the highest praise to a performer.)

bravissimo British

/ brɑːˈvɪsɪˌməʊ /

interjection

very well done! excellent!

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Etymology

Origin of bravissimo

First recorded in 1755–65; from Italian, from brav(o) bravo + -issimo, superlative suffix

Example Sentences

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Ms Cahill's firm, Bravissimo specialises in lingerie for women in larger sizes and launched 25 years ago.

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She slowly worked her way up the ladder in to increasingly senior positions, before joining Bravissimo at senior management level in 2017.

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Bravissimo was founded in 1995 by Sarah Tremellen, who built the business up from her bedroom.

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Women make up more than 90% of Bravissimo's staff - not surprising, since many started off working as bra-fitters, an intimate role where fitters work one-on-one with customers to help them select bras, swimwear and lingerie.

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Bravissimo, which has 26 stores in the UK, sells lingerie, swimwear and clothing for women.

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