bravura

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /bɹəˈvjʊəɹə/

Noun

bravura (plural bravuras)

1. (music) A highly technical or difficult piece, usually written for effect.
2. A display of daring.

Adjective

bravura (comparative more bravura, superlative most bravura)

1. Overly showy; ostentatious.
   • 2016, Christopher Kelly, The Pink Bus. Mapple Shade, New Jersey: Lethe Press. p. 116.

     But that won't stop the breakout star of the A&E reality series Dallas Three Ways from delivering one of his bravura, impromptu mini-lectures on the subject of Murphy's history of homophobic stand-up comedy.

Alternative forms

• braveza

Noun

bravura f (plural bravures)

1. courage, bravery (being brave)

Noun

bravura f (plural bravure)

1. skill
2. cleverness
3. virtuosity

Etymology

Bravo +‎ -ura. From Old Portuguese bravura.

Pronunciation

• (Portugal) IPA^(key): /bɾɐ.ˈvu.ɾɐ/
• Hyphenation: bra‧vu‧ra

Noun

bravura f (plural bravuras)

1. courage, boldness, a display of daring
2. anger

Etymology

From bravo +‎ -ura

Noun

bravura f (plural bravuras)

1. courage, boldness, bravery (a display of daring)
2. ferocity, fierceness, wildness
3. anger
4. bravura