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/
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
A student displays bravado by flexing and boasting loudly
His bravado faced the tornado across Colorado!
🎤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.
🎵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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