bravado — a bold manner or a show of boldness intended to impress or intimidate
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a bold manner or a show of boldness intended to impress or intimidate
Pronunciation (IPA): /brəˈvɑːdoʊ/
Example Sentences
- The rookie's bravado melted away when he saw the actual size of his opponent.
- She spoke with bravado about skydiving, but secretly hoped the weather would be too bad.
- His bravado in front of his friends didn't match his actual performance in the game.
bravado
NOUN[/brəˈvɑːdoʊ/]
a bold manner or a show of boldness intended to impress or intimidate
He puffed his chest with bravado, but his knees were trembling underneath.
His bravado faced the tornado across Colorado!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Spanish 'bravada' or Italian 'bravata', derived from the Spanish/Italian adjective 'bravo' meaning brave or bold. The word entered English in the 16th century through contact with Spanish and Italian cultures.
Breakdown
bravo (brave, bold) + -ado/-ata (suffix forming nouns) = bravado (a display of false bravery)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The rookie's bravado melted away when he saw the actual size of his opponent.”
“She spoke with bravado about skydiving, but secretly hoped the weather would be too bad.”
“His bravado in front of his friends didn't match his actual performance in the game.”
“The politician's bravado about solving the crisis quickly proved to be empty promises.”
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