bravo
interjection
(used in praising a performer.)
bravo
American
[brah-voh, brah-voh]
/ ˈbrɑ voʊ, brɑˈvoʊ /
interjection
noun
bravos,
plural, plural
bravoes
plural
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a shout of “bravo!”
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a daring bandit, assassin, or murderer, especially one hired to steal or murder for another.
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a word used in communications to represent the letter B.
verb (used without object)
bravoed,
bravoing
bravo
1
British
interjection
noun
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a cry of "bravo"
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a hired killer or assassin
Bravo
2
British
/ ˈbrɑːvəʊ /
noun
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of bravo
First recorded in 1755–65; from Italian; see brave
Example Sentences
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Directed by Janicza Bravo and photographed with great intention by Jody Lee Lipes, it has the studied look and tempo of a 20th-century art film.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026
Private equity firm Thoma Bravo bought the company in 2014 and took it public in 2017, only to buy it back in 2022 for $6.9 billion.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
Researchers expect the Dragon Bravo Fire to influence future observations, but they view it as another factor to incorporate into their work rather than an obstacle that changes the overall mission.
From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026
When Guardiola took the City job, one of his first decisions was to oust fan favourite Joe Hart and instead play Claudio Bravo, then Ederson.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
We Souls, sitting in the audience, applauded, and Ethan stood and yelled, "Bravo! Mrs. Reynolds. Bravo!"
From "The View From Saturday" by E.L. Konigsburg
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