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bravo — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • beautiful adj Having qualities that give great pleasure to look at, hear, or experience.
  • brave adj Willing to face danger, pain, or difficulty without giving in to fear.
  • bravo intj Used to express approval or praise, especially for a performer.
  • bully noun A person who deliberately mistreats, threatens, or intimidates others they see as weaker.
  • gnarly adj Twisted, knotted, or rough in texture, especially of wood.
  • hurrah intj An exclamation of approval, joy, or celebration.
  • rugged adj Having a rough, uneven, or harsh terrain.
  • way to go interjection Said to congratulate someone and show you are impressed by what they have just done.

Senses

bravo is used for these senses in English:

  • beautiful Affording pleasure to any of the senses, especially that of hearing; delightful. [from 1860s]
  • beautiful Impressing with charm in an intellectual or moral way, through inherent suitability or elegance. [from 1580s]
  • bravo Used to express acclaim, especially to a performer.
  • bully (often, followed by for) Well done; often sarcastic in modern use.
  • gnarly (slang, dated) Excellent; attractive.
  • gnarly (slang, US, dated) Dangerous; difficult.
  • hurrah A cheer; a cry of hurrah!.
  • rugged (of health, physique etc.) Vigorous; robust; hardy

brave — full definition

  1. adj Willing to face danger, pain, or difficulty without giving in to fear.
  2. verb To face or endure something difficult or dangerous with courage.

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