interjection / noun
bravo
brah-VOH/ˌbrɑːˈvəʊ/
An expression of approval, especially for a performance.
“Bravo!” the audience member calls while applauding the violinist's performance.
Etymology
Italian bravo literally meant “brave.” Used as an exclamation, it became praise meaning “well done,” extending approval beyond courage to a performance or achievement.
In context
Bravo Pat and Michael for all of the work
More examples
- A chorus of bravos followed the performance.
- “Bravo, you did it!” she called from the sidelines.
- The violinist smiled at the crowd's cries of bravo.
Forms
bravo · bravos
Similar words
- encore
- Encore requests another performance; bravo expresses approval of the performance just given.