Bravura — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun adjective /brə-ˈvyu̇r-ə/ bra·vu·ra

Meaning & Definition of Bravura

Bravura (noun)

  1. a musical passage requiring exceptional agility and technical skill in execution
  2. a florid brilliant style
  3. a show of daring or brilliance

Bravura (adjective)

  1. marked by a dazzling display of skill
  2. ornate, showy

Bravura (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. accomplished with trained ability

    "a truly bravura performance of the ballet that brought the crowd to its feet"

    similar: adroit, artful, deft, delicate, dexterous, expert, masterful, masterly, practiced, skillful, virtuoso, workmanlike
    related: facile, smooth, artistic, creative, fancy, ingenious, neat, adept, clever, cunning, able, adequate, capable, competent
    opposite: amateur, amateurish, artless, rude, unprofessional, unskillful
    near: awkward, clumsy, crude, klutzy, ineffective, ineffectual, incompetent, inept

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Bravura

The most common words with a similar meaning to Bravura:

adroit, artful, deft, delicate, dexterous, expert, masterful, masterly, practiced, skillful, virtuoso, workmanlike

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Bravura

Words with the opposite meaning of Bravura:

amateur, amateurish, artless, rude, unprofessional, unskillful

Related Words for Bravura

facile, smooth, artistic, creative, fancy, ingenious, neat, adept, clever, cunning, able, adequate, capable, competent

Near Antonyms of Bravura

awkward, clumsy, crude, klutzy, ineffective, ineffectual, incompetent, inept

Origin & Etymology of Bravura

Italian, literally, bravery, from bravare to show off bravado

First known use: 1757

Frequently Asked Questions about Bravura

What does "Bravura" mean?

"Bravura" means a musical passage requiring exceptional agility and technical skill in execution. As an a noun and an adjective, it is defined as: a musical passage requiring exceptional agility and technical skill in execution.

What is another word for "Bravura"?

Other words for "Bravura" include adroit, artful, deft, delicate, dexterous, expert, masterful and masterly. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Bravura" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Bravura"?

There are 26 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Bravura". Common alternatives include adroit, artful, deft, delicate, dexterous, expert, masterful, masterly, practiced and skillful.

What is the opposite of "Bravura"?

Antonyms of "Bravura" include amateur, amateurish, artless, rude, unprofessional and unskillful. Near antonyms include awkward, clumsy, crude and klutzy.

How do you use "Bravura" in a sentence?

Examples of "Bravura" in a sentence: "a truly bravura performance of the ballet that brought the crowd to its feet".

Is "Bravura" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Bravura" can be used as a noun and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Bravura"?

"Bravura" is pronounced /brə-ˈvyu̇r-ə/ and divided into syllables as bra·vu·ra.

What is the origin of the word "Bravura"?

"Bravura" comes from Italian, literally, bravery, from bravare to show off bravado. First known use: 1757.