bravuras

[US]/brə'v(j)ʊərə/
[UK]/brə'vjʊrə/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a brilliant display of skill or daring, a magnificent musical passage intended to show off performer's ability

Phrases & Collocations

a bravura performance

bravura technique

Example Sentences

the show of bravura hid a guilty timidity.

This picture has a bravura of execution.

She performed a bravura piano solo at the concert.

The actor's bravura performance captivated the audience.

He delivered a bravura speech that inspired everyone in the room.

The chef's bravura culinary skills impressed the food critics.

Her bravura singing voice filled the auditorium with emotion.

The artist's bravura brushstrokes brought the painting to life.

The gymnast's bravura performance earned her a gold medal.

The novelist's bravura storytelling kept readers on the edge of their seats.

The pianist's bravura technique dazzled the audience.

The conductor led the orchestra with bravura and precision.

Real-world Examples

There is none of Kennedy's “by the end of the decade” bravura about the announcements from Beijing.

Source: The Economist - Comprehensive

" I, therefore, cultivate an air of bravura." " You lead well, " Paul protested.

Source: "Dune" audiobook

While climbing the stairs to the inspector's dwelling, Nekhludoff heard the sounds of an intricate bravura played on the piano.

Source: Resurrection

Even when no one is listening (or reading, or watching) , every outing is a bravura performance, because you as the creator are happy. Perhaps even ecstatic.

Source: Stephen King on Writing

" So, I… ." " Mother has explained this to me." " Nothing wins more loyalty for a leader than an air of bravura, " the Duke said.

Source: "Dune" audiobook

Those who prefer their espionage thrillers lean and taut may be put off by this hulking tome, but like the stories in Marius's bravura trilogy Your Face Tomorrow, Thomas Nevinson is a different kind of spy novel.

Source: The Economist Culture

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