bravo

Cry for encore

Bravo is an exclamation of approval and admiration, shouted especially after a performance: The audience cried bravo as the soprano finished her aria.

It comes from Italian and retains associations with opera and classical music, though it can be used for any impressive feat.

The NATO phonetic alphabet uses bravo for the letter B. (Capitalized Bravo is a cable television network.)

applause

clapping

Rhythmic palm strikes

curtain call · acclaim · encore · audience · theater · performance · appreciation · acknowledgment · recognition · plaudits

exclamation

well done

Thoroughly cooked, or congratulations

fantastic · ole · applause

excellence

superb

Extremely impressive, first-rate

excellent · splendid · remarkable · wonderful · impressive · masterful · virtuoso · stellar · first-rate · exceptional

phonetic

alpha

First Greek letter

  • deltaSymbol denoting variation
  • echoReflected sound wave
  • foxtrotSmooth partner dance

golf · hotel · kilo · lima · mike · papa · sierra · tango · uniform · victor

Categories
Opposites
audience response/acclaim

bravoboo

Shout to startle or jeer

hiss · jeer · booing · catcall · raspberry

emotional valence of exclamation

bravoboo

Shout to startle or jeer

shame · disgraceful · terrible · rubbish · pathetic

Phrases
Family

brave, bravery, bravos, bravura, bravissimo

Familiarity
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Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G