bravo

Said to praise someone, especially after a good performance.

• Bravo! That was wonderful.
• Bravo, you played that piece beautifully!
• Bravo to everyone who helped tonight!

Similar words: well done, bravissimo

Common phrases: bravo to someone, bravo everyone, bravo well done

A violent man paid to fight for someone or kill people.

• The nobleman hired a bravo.
• Two bravos waited beside the gate.
• The bravo hid his dagger beneath his coat.

Similar words: assassin, hired killer, thug

Common phrases: hired bravo, armed bravo, a dangerous bravo

A shout of praise for a performer, using the word people call out after a good performance.

• A loud bravo came from the balcony.
• The singer received several bravos.
• Bravos rang out as the curtain fell.

Similar words: cheer

Common phrases: a loud bravo, shout a bravo, bravos from someone

To cheer a performer by calling out words of praise.

• The audience began to bravo the singer.
• The crowd bravoed every dancer.
• They were bravoing as the curtain fell.

Similar words: cheer, applaud

Opposites: boo

Common phrases: bravo someone, bravo the performer