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bravura

bra·vura

UK/bɹəˈvjʊəɹə/ US/brʌˈvjʊrʌ/ uncommon

noun

1.

brilliant and showy technical skill

  • “in a final bravura the ballerina appeared to be floating in water”
  • “the music ends with a display of bravura”

Origin

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

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