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bravadoa 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/

Korean meaning: 허세, 허장성세; 상대를 위압하거나 감동시키기 위한 과시적인 용맹함

Korean pronunciation: 브러**바**도

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

bravado concept
💡 Concept

A student displays bravado by flexing and boasting loudly

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bravado rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

His bravado faced the tornado across Colorado!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/brəˈvɑːdoʊ/
🇬🇧 UK/brəˈvɑːdəʊ/

🌳Etymology

Rootbravo
Suffix--ado

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.

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🎵Rhyme

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The rookie's bravado melted away when he saw the actual size of his opponent.

😄 Fun example

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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📚Related Words

Synonyms

swaggerblusterbraggadocioboastingshow-off

Antonyms

humilitymodestygenuine courage

Related

arrogancepretensefacadeposturing