Definitions

bravo

[brah-voh, brah-voh] / ˈbrɑ voʊ, brɑˈvoʊ /

NOUN

laudation

Synonyms

WEAK

acclaim acclamation accolade applause appreciation approbation approval big hand boost celebration cheer cheering citation commendation compliment cry devotion encomium esteem eulogy exaltation extolment flattery glorification glory good word homage hurrah hymn kudos obeisance ovation panegyric pat on the back plaudit puff rave recognition recommendation regard sycophancy thanks tribute worship

NOUN

magnification

Synonyms

STRONG

acclaim acclamation accolade applause appreciation approbation approval boost celebration cheer cheering citation commendation compliment cry devotion encomium enlargement esteem eulogy exaggeration exaltation extolment flattery glorification glory homage hurrah hymn kudos obeisance ovation overstatement panegyric plaudit puff rave recognition recommendation regard sycophancy thanks tribute worship

WEAK

big hand good word laudation pat on the back

Antonyms

STRONG

blame castigation censure condemnation criticism decrease denunciation depression disapproval discouragement dishonor dislike disregard disrespect ignorance insult neglect reduction silence unhappiness

NOUN

praise

Synonyms

STRONGEST

acclaim accolade applause appreciation approval cheer commendation compliment cry devotion esteem glory kudos ovation plaudit rave recognition recommendation thanks tribute

STRONG

acclamation approbation boost celebration cheering citation encomium eulogy exaltation extolment flattery glorification homage hurrah hymn obeisance panegyric puff regard sycophancy worship

WEAK

big hand good word laudation pat on the back

Antonyms

STRONGEST

blame censure criticism disapproval neglect silence

STRONG

castigation condemnation denunciation disregard disrespect

Example Sentences

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Researchers expect the Dragon Bravo Fire to influence future observations, but they view it as another factor to incorporate into their work rather than an obstacle that changes the overall mission.

From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026

On June 17, the Las Culturistas Culture Awards will return to television for its second year on Bravo and Peacock.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Baskin’s company has been expanding beyond its audience-addicting programs on Bravo to develop podcasts and documentaries.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

"These events, which should never have happened, will be clarified with total responsibility and transparency," Juan Carlos Muñoz Bravo said.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

We pull into Rio Bravo and pile out of the car, and I stand a little straighter when we step into the restaurant.

From "Leah on the Offbeat" by Becky Albertalli

bravo

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