Pronunciation: /brəˈvɑːdoʊ/
noun a show of boldness intended to impress or intimidate
A1 He showed bravado by jumping off the high dive at the pool.
A2 The young boy's bravado impressed his friends as he stood up to the bully.
B1 Her bravado masked her true feelings of fear and insecurity.
B2 The soldier's bravado in battle earned him the respect of his comrades.
C1 The politician's bravado during the debate was seen as arrogance by some.
C2 Despite his bravado, deep down he was filled with self-doubt.
adjective brash or defiant behavior
A1 He tried to act brave, but his bravado was obvious to everyone.
A2 The young boy's bravado disappeared when he saw the size of the dog.
B1 Her bravado in front of her friends hid her true feelings of insecurity.
B2 The soldier's bravado was a mask for the fear he felt deep down.
C1 Despite his bravado, he knew he had to face the consequences of his actions.
C2 Her bravado in business negotiations often led to successful deals.
formal The general's bravado inspired his troops to push forward in the face of danger.
informal He strutted around with bravado, acting like he owned the place.
slang His bravado was all talk and no action.
figurative Underneath his bravado, he was actually quite insecure.
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