Bravura
noun
A show of skill or brilliance in a performance or activity.
The pianist ended the concert with a bravura performance.
Often appears as...
- bravura performance
- bravura display
adjective
Shown with great skill and brilliance.
It was a bravura performance from the young actress.
Often appears as...
- bravura performance
- bravura demonstration
noun
A show of skill or brilliance in a performance or activity.
The pianist ended the concert with a bravura performance.
Often appears as...
- bravura performance
- bravura display
adjective
Shown with great skill and brilliance.
It was a bravura performance from the young actress.
Often appears as...
- bravura performance
- bravura demonstration
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Artistic Context
Used when praising skillful artistic performances, often in music or dance.
Her violin solo was a bravura that left the crowd speechless.
Pro Tip 2/3Exceptional Skill
Refers to techniques that require exceptional skill, beyond the ordinary.
The chef's bravura in the kitchen earned him a standing ovation.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Just Showy
While flashy, it also implies deep competence, not just surface-level show.
His bravura handling of the crisis proved his leadership qualities.
Pro Tip 1/3Artistic Context
Used when praising skillful artistic performances, often in music or dance.
Her violin solo was a bravura that left the crowd speechless.
Pro Tip 2/3Exceptional Skill
Refers to techniques that require exceptional skill, beyond the ordinary.
The chef's bravura in the kitchen earned him a standing ovation.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Just Showy
While flashy, it also implies deep competence, not just surface-level show.
His bravura handling of the crisis proved his leadership qualities.
Pro Tip 1/3Artistic Context
Used when praising skillful artistic performances, often in music or dance.
Her violin solo was a bravura that left the crowd speechless.
Pro Tip 2/3Exceptional Skill
Refers to techniques that require exceptional skill, beyond the ordinary.
The chef's bravura in the kitchen earned him a standing ovation.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Just Showy
While flashy, it also implies deep competence, not just surface-level show.
His bravura handling of the crisis proved his leadership qualities.
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Quote examples
Shashi Tharoor
Indian Public Servant
The casting of 'Slumdog Millionaire' is a dream. Anil Kapoor, as the sleazy TV host, diamonds winking in his earlobes, has never been better; the quietly understated Irrfan Khan turns in another bravura performance as the police inspector whose questioning brings out Jamal's story.
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Rod Lurie
Israeli Director
As for Kate Bosworth, I've always admired her. I watched her in a movie called 'Girl in the Park,' which has never been released - not even on DVD. I had a copy, and it was bravura acting I had not seen from her.
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Alexandre Desplat
French Composer
In a time when directors did not fear composers with a strong voice, Morricone wrote scores like operas or symphonies, with passion, scope, bravura and intelligence.
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Rene Ricard
American Poet
I want my soldiers - I mean artists - to be young and strong, with tireless energy performing impossible feats of cunning and bravura.
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Peter Scolari
American Actor
I'm as proud of my work in 'Madoff' as anything I've ever done. Richard Dreyfuss turned in a bravura performance. It went unnoticed.
Quote examples
Shashi Tharoor
Indian Public Servant
The casting of 'Slumdog Millionaire' is a dream. Anil Kapoor, as the sleazy TV host, diamonds winking in his earlobes, has never been better; the quietly understated Irrfan Khan turns in another bravura performance as the police inspector whose questioning brings out Jamal's story.
Quote examples
Rod Lurie
Israeli Director
As for Kate Bosworth, I've always admired her. I watched her in a movie called 'Girl in the Park,' which has never been released - not even on DVD. I had a copy, and it was bravura acting I had not seen from her.
Quote examples
Alexandre Desplat
French Composer
In a time when directors did not fear composers with a strong voice, Morricone wrote scores like operas or symphonies, with passion, scope, bravura and intelligence.
Quote examples
Rene Ricard
American Poet
I want my soldiers - I mean artists - to be young and strong, with tireless energy performing impossible feats of cunning and bravura.
Quote examples
Peter Scolari
American Actor
I'm as proud of my work in 'Madoff' as anything I've ever done. Richard Dreyfuss turned in a bravura performance. It went unnoticed.
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