bravissimo

American  

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

interjection

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

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bravissimo British  

/ brɑːˈvɪsɪˌməʊ /

interjection

1. 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

The moment it was finished, Cannabich exclaimed, "Bravo! bravissimo maestro! veramente scritta da maestro!"

From The Letters of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart — Volume 01 by Nohl, Ludwig

She is no friend to you," I struggled on, "she is playing with you for her own purposes; you will …" He swayed a little on his feet and said: "Bravo … bravissimo.

From The Inheritors by Conrad, Joseph

Darling old Godkin,—The only Christmas present I can send you is a word of thanks and a bravo bravissimo for your glorious fight against the powers of darkness.

From The Letters of William James, Vol. II by James, William

I really could not for laughing, for when I occasionally played something with the right hand, she instantly said bravissimo, and that in the voice of a little mouse.

From The Letters of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart — Volume 01 by Nohl, Ludwig

I often called out bravo, bravissimo, for I always remembered that it was only her third appearance.

From The Letters of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart — Volume 01 by Nohl, Ludwig