What does bravoed mean?
“Bravoed” is the past tense and past participle of the informal verb “bravo,” meaning to applaud or praise enthusiastically. The word is used in British and American English, especially when an audience responds to a performance, a sporting achievement, or another notable success. “The audience bravoed the singer” is a typical example: the emphasis is on enthusiastic approval, often involving applause as well as spoken praise. “Bravoed” conveys more warmth and excitement than a general statement that someone was praised, and it commonly implies a public or collective response. It can also describe critics, colleagues, or observers offering strong approval. Although related to the interjection “bravo,” the verb form focuses on the action of expressing that praise. The word is especially common in reports of entertainment, sport, and public events, where it provides a vivid and concise description of enthusiastic acclaim.
verb (past tense and past participle)Applauded or praised enthusiastically. It is the past tense and past participle of “bravo.”
- Applauded or praised enthusiastically.
"The audience bravoed the singer after her outstanding performance."
"Spectators bravoed the team after it produced a dramatic comeback."
"Critics and fellow actors bravoed the young performer's confident debut."
When a performance earns a standing ovation, the audience has bravoed it.
Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.
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How bravoed is actually used
Informal and generally positive. It is most often used for applause given to a performer, team, achievement, or notable success.
Easily confused with bravoed
“Bravoed” means applauded or praised, whereas “braved” means faced and overcame a danger or difficulty.