bravado
noun
bra·va·do
| \ brə-ˈvä-(ˌ)dō
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plural bravadoes
or bravados
Definition of bravado
1a
: blustering swaggering conduct
youthful bravado
b
: a pretense of bravery
2
: the quality or state of being foolhardy
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Examples of bravado in a Sentence
His stories are always told with bravado.
I remember his youthful bravado.
Recent Examples on the Web
Publishing a single-author paper on one of the major open problems in physics as a graduate student would seem to have required fearlessness and bravado. — Quanta Magazine, "Ann Nelson Took On the Biggest Problems in Physics," 22 Aug. 2019 The Pro Bowl comment hints at an athletic bravado that bubbles underneath Ferguson’s humble demeanor. — Childs Walker, baltimoresun.com, "Nothing comes easily for an NFL rookie, and Ravens linebacker Jaylon Ferguson wouldn’t have it any other way," 13 Aug. 2019 There is a high level of curiosity and bravado associated with the Police Department’s bee team, which has responded to a number of high-profile calls over the years. — Neil Vigdor, New York Times, "Swarm of 25,000 Bees Removed From Staten Island Ferry Terminal by Police," 5 Aug. 2019 Left tackle Joe Staley said Sherman’s verbosity and bravado have infused confidence in a locker room accustomed to losing. — Eric Branch, SFChronicle.com, "The real Sherm? 49ers’ pain-free CB feeling like old self," 28 July 2019 Looking back, the author finds the preoccupation with summiting peaks to be ego-driven, mere bravado, while the exploration and examination of a lost culture is a celebration of others. — Bruce Berger, WSJ, "‘Escalante’s Dream’ Review: Long Road Through the West," 12 July 2019 About 10 minutes after beating Brandon Adams by unanimous decision and conducting an interview full of bravado for the Showtime TV cameras, Jermall Charlo let the emotions out. — Matt Young, Houston Chronicle, "After emotional hometown win, Jermall Charlo eyes even bigger fights," 30 June 2019 However, rather than bravado, something more contemplative comes through in Pecou’s image. — Sharon Mizota, latimes.com, "Review: A painter probes hip-hop stereotypes and what it means to be black and male," 17 June 2019 The team’s apparent depth in the backfield also plays a role in Whitlow’s bravado. — Tom Green | [email protected], al, "‘RB U is back’: Why Boobee Whitlow believes Auburn can reclaim that coveted moniker," 14 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'bravado.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for bravado
bravado
noun
English Language Learners Definition of bravado
: confident or brave talk or behavior that is intended to impress other people
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