Bravado vs. Bravura

Bravado vs. Bravura — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Bravado and Bravura

Bravadonoun

A swaggering show of defiance or courage.

The angry customer stood in the middle of the showroom and voiced his complaints with loud bravado.

Bravuranoun

(music) A highly technical or difficult piece, usually written for effect.

Bravadonoun

A false show of courage. en

Bravuranoun

A display of daring.

Bravadonoun

(obsolete) A swaggerer; a braggart.

Bravuraadjective

Overly showy; ostentatious.

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Bravadoverb

To swagger; to brag.

Bravuranoun

brilliant and showy technical skill;

in a final bravura the ballerina appeared to be floating in waterthe music ends with a display of bravura

Bravadonoun

a swaggering show of courage