If you say that someone is doing something with bravura, you mean that they are using unnecessary extra actions that emphasize their skill or importance.
[literary]
The film is directed with technical bravura and visual splendour.
Synonyms: brilliance, energy, spirit, display More Synonyms of bravura
2. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]
A bravura performance or piece of work is done with bravura.
[literary]
Hampshire's young team gave a bravura performance to see off Essex.
Synonyms: brilliant, outstanding, superb, magnificent More Synonyms of bravura
bravura in British English
(brəˈvjʊərə, -ˈvʊərə)
noun
1.
a display of boldness or daring
2. music
a.
brilliance of execution
b.
(as modifier)
a bravura passage
Word origin
C18: from Italian: spirit, courage, from bravare to show off, see bravado
bravura in American English
(brəˈvjʊrə; Italian bʀɑˈvuʀɑ)
noun
1.
a bold attempt or display of daring; dash
2. Music
a.
a brilliant passage or piece that displays the performer's skill and technique
b.
brilliant technique
adjective
3.
characterized by bravura
Word origin
It, bravery, spirit < bravo, UNRESOLVED CROSS REF
Examples of 'bravura' in a sentence
bravura
She projects her deepest feelings into bravura performances.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
It capped another bravura performance in a season in which he is reaching new heights.
The Sun (2006)
This is a piece of bravura acting.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
The recital ended with a blazing bravura display.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
It is the wit that does the real damage in this bravura display of finely controlled outrage.
The Times Literary Supplement (2013)
It was a bravura performance from a man who crafted himself as a maverick and remains hugely popular.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
It was a bravura performance.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Bale needed a bravura performance against Madrid's most intense rivals.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
The Broken Road includes a number of bravura set pieces.
The Times Literary Supplement (2013)
Yet his bravura display in Australia was no flash in the pan, rather a return to form.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
The men erupt in a macho display of technical bravura that builds (to drums) as if they are possessed.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
That afternoon she gave a bravura performance in the Commons, as she held back the feelings of hurt and betrayal that she inevitably experienced.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
(noun)
Definition
a display of boldness or daring
He launched into the live transmission with operatic bravura.
Synonyms
brilliance
energy
At 65 years old, her energy is wonderful.
spirit
They played with spirit.
display
He embraced it with such confidence and display.
punch (informal)
The film lacks punch and pace.
dash
He played with great fire and dash.
animation
They both spoke with animation.
vigour
He lacks the vigour of a normal, healthy teenager.
He played with great vigour.
verve
He played with great style and verve.
panache
The orchestra played with great panache.
boldness
virtuosity
At that time, his virtuosity on the trumpet had no parallel in jazz.
élan
The part was performed with élan by a promising young tenor.
exhibitionism
brio
The performance was full of brio.
ostentation
Despite her wealth, she lived with a notable lack of ostentation.
(adjective)
a bravura performance
Synonyms
brilliant
a brilliant success
outstanding
an outstanding tennis player
superb
a superb 18-hole golf course
magnificent
She is magnificent at making you feel able to talk.
glorious
a glorious Edwardian opera house
exceptional
His piano playing is exceptional.
splendid
a splendid career in publishing
notable
The most notable architectural feature of the town is its castle.