bravo

interjection
UK: /ˈbrɑː.voʊ/
US: /ˈbrɑː.voʊ/

  1. An exclamation of approval, typically shouted after a performance.

    1. Bravo! That was an amazing performance! [ ] [ ]
    2. The audience shouted 'Bravo!' after the tenor's incredible aria. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

hurrah hooray acclaim hero
bravo noun

  1. A shout of "bravo!"

    1. The crowd gave a bravo to the dancers. [ ] [ ]
    2. Her performance earned her many bravos from the enthusiastic audience. [ ] [ ]

  2. Courageous person.

    1. He's such a bravo because he saves people. [ ] [ ]
    2. That rescuer is a bravo for saving the cat. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "bravo" is /ˈbrɑː.voʊ/ in British English and /ˈbrɑː.voʊ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "bravo": hurrah, hooray, acclaim, hero.

Example usage of "bravo": "Bravo! That was an amazing performance!". More examples on the page.