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bravado

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Noun — A bold, showy display of courage that is often not entirely genuine.

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sheer bravado macho bravado

Etymology

From French bravade, ultimately from Italian bravare ("to brag, to boast") — related to bravo and brave.

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What does “bravado” mean?

The word “bravado” means a bold, showy display of courage that is often not entirely genuine. In plain terms, putting on a show of confidence or courage that may be covering up fear or doubt.

How do you pronounce “bravado”?

“Bravado” is pronounced brah-VAH-doh (/bɹɑˈvɑdoʊ/ in IPA).

How do you use “bravado” in a sentence?

Here is “bravado” used in a sentence: “His bravado faded the moment the interview actually started.”

What part of speech is “bravado”?

“Bravado” is a noun.

Where does the word “bravado” come from?

The word “bravado” comes from French. From French bravade, ultimately from Italian bravare ("to brag, to boast") — related to bravo and brave.

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