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Bravura

//bɹəˈvjʊəɹə// adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Highly showy; ostentatious.

    "Look closely, and the minute interconnectedness of her novels is a bravura achievement."

Noun
  1. 1
    A highly technical or difficult piece, usually written for effect.
  2. 2
    brilliant and showy technical skill wordnet
  3. 3
    A display of daring.

    "Yet just as, in opposition to the majority, I admired Fosse's Nightsongs and The Girl On The Sofa, so I found myself absorbed by this 70-minute play; and, whatever it may mean, there is no denying the production's visual bravura."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Italian bravura (“skill”), from bravo (“good, skilful”). Compare bravado.

Etymology 2

From Italian bravura (“skill”), from bravo (“good, skilful”). Compare bravado.

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