brava

/ˈbrɑːvə/

Definitions

1. noun

a shout of applause, especially for a woman, typically expressing admiration for her acting or singing

“The crowd erupted into a ‘brava’ as the opera singer took her final bow.”

2. interjection

an expression of applause or admiration

“Brava, you nailed that audition!”

3. exclamation

an expression of admiration or approval

“Brava, what a fantastic performance!”

Synonyms

  • applause
  • bravo

Antonyms

  • boo
  • criticism