Brio

Pronunciation: /ˈbriˌoʊ/

Definitions of brio

noun enthusiastic and vivacious energy

Example Sentences

A1 She danced with brio at the party.

A2 The children played with brio in the playground.

B1 The musician performed the piece with great brio.

B2 The actor delivered his lines with brio, captivating the audience.

C1 The chef cooked with brio, creating a culinary masterpiece.

C2 The artist painted with brio, infusing the canvas with vibrant energy.

Examples of brio in a Sentence

formal The orchestra played with great brio, capturing the essence of the composer's work.

informal She tackled the project with such brio that it was completed ahead of schedule.

slang He strutted into the party with all the brio of a rockstar.

figurative Her speech was full of brio, sparking excitement and enthusiasm among the audience.

Grammatical Forms of brio

• past tense: brioed
• plural: brios
• comparative: more brio
• superlative: most brio
• present tense: brios
• future tense: will brio
• perfect tense: have brioed
• continuous tense: is brioing
• singular: brio
• positive degree: brio
• infinitive: to brio
• gerund: brioing
• participle: brioed

Origin and Evolution of brio

First Known Use: 1750 year

Language of Origin: Italian

Story behind the word: The word 'brio' originated from Italian, deriving from the word 'brioso' meaning lively or spirited.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'brio' has come to be used in English to describe someone or something lively, energetic, or full of enthusiasm.