brava
- interjection
- /brɑːˈvɑː/
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brava
- The audience erupted in applause and shouted brava after her powerful performance.
Examples
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At the end of the aria, someone in the front row called out brava to the soprano.
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The audience shouted brava after her stunning performance.
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She smiled with pride as the crowd cheered and cried brava from their seats.
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She received a loud brava from the crowd.
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The audience erupted in applause and shouted brava after her powerful performance.
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At the end of the aria, someone in the front row called out brava to the soprano.
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She smiled with pride as the crowd cheered and cried brava from their seats.
Synonyms
16
7.4
A short way to show approval or praise for something done well
11
1.4
Loud shouts from a group to show approval or encouragement
1
9.9
A short shout showing excitement and admiration about someone's appearance
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9.6
To praise a girl or woman for doing something well
A loud shout to show support or celebration for someone
Antonyms
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word brava comes from Italian brava, the feminine form of bravo, which meant 'good' or 'skilled' and is like the English word brave. So when people shout brava at a woman performer, they are praising her and saying 'well done'.