US /brəvˈjʊrə/ UK /bɹəˈvjʊəɹə/
noun Freq #95085

Meanings

  1. 1
    noun

    brilliant and showy technical skill

    In a final bravura the ballerina appeared to be floating in water.

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Etymology

From Italian bravura (“skill”), from bravo (“good, skilful”). Compare bravado.

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