brio — meaning in English

English meaning

• verve noun Great energy and enthusiasm, especially the kind that brings a piece of art, music or writing to life.
• wit noun The ability to say clever, funny things quickly.
• zip noun A fastener made of two rows of interlocking teeth pulled together by a sliding tab; also called a zipper.

Senses

brio is used for these senses in English:

• verve Enthusiasm, rapture, spirit, or vigour, especially of imagination such as that which animates an artist, musician, or writer, in composing or performing.
• wit Humour, especially when clever or quick.
• zip (informal) Energy; vigor; vim.

verve — full definition

1. noun Great energy and enthusiasm, especially the kind that brings a piece of art, music or writing to life.
2. noun A special talent for writing well.

wit — full definition

1. noun The ability to say clever, funny things quickly.
2. noun Practical intelligence or good sense (often plural, "wits").

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