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bravo Synonyms

Another word for bravo

Choosing another word for bravo depends on context, so the 13 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• interjection (Context 1)

Used to express enthusiastic approval or applause, especially for a musical, theatrical, or artistic performance.

Usage Example

"encore! That was the finest piano recital I have heard all season."

Strong
encore
hooray
hurrah

• noun (Context 2)

A shout of 'bravo' or a cry of enthusiastic approval and applause.

Usage Example

"The soprano was greeted with loud bravos and a standing ovation as the curtain fell."

Strongest
cheer
Strong
acclamation
plaudit
ovation

• noun (Context 3)

A daring bandit, hired assassin, ordesperado (primarily in historical Italian contexts).

Usage Example

"In the seventeenth-century novel, the corrupt nobleman employs a ruthless cutthroat to intimidate his rivals."

Strongest
cutthroat
Strong
desperado
assassin
ruffian
brigand
thug

Opposites of bravo

The opposite of bravo shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

boo
jeer
catcall
hiss
See all opposites of bravo

• Nearby Words

bravely
braveness
bravery
bravo
brawl
brawler
brawn

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Bravo. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/bravo
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