bravado

UK
/brəˈvɑːdəʊ/
US
/brəˈvɑːdoʊ/

Translations

bravadonoun
bravados
pl
His bravado in the face of danger impressed everyone.
Его бравирование перед лицом опасности впечатлило всех.
The bravado in his speech was evident to all.
Хвастовство в его речи было очевидно всем.
bravadoadjective
more bravado
Comp.
most bravado
Super.
UK
/brəˈvɑːdəʊ/
US
/brəˈvɑːdoʊ/
Used attributively before a noun (e.g. "a bravado gesture").

Definitions

bravadonoun
A bold manner or a show of boldness intended to impress or intimidate.
His bravado in the face of danger was more for show than actual courage.
Swaggering, boastful, or blustering conduct or talk that is intended to impress others.
Her confident speech was pure bravado.
bravadoadjective
Displaying or characterized by swaggering boldness intended to impress or intimidate.
The speaker adopted a bravado tone to mask his nervousness.