💪bravado

Meaning

a show of boldness or confidence intended to impress or intimidate

Show of courage or confidence that is not real.

A show of boldness intended to impress or intimidate; swaggering display of courage.

Example Sentences

His speech was full of bravado but lacked real substance.

His bravado masked his nervousness before the performance.

His bravado masked his nervousness before the performance.

Example Expressions

show of bravado

Synonyms

swagger, boastfulness, boldness, bluster, Swagger, Boldness, Showmanship, showmanship, boasting, ostentation

Entry 1

swagger, boastfulness, boldness, bluster

Entry 2

Swagger, Boldness, Showmanship

Entry 3

swagger, boldness, showmanship, bluster, boasting, ostentation

Antonyms

modesty, humility, shyness, Modesty, Fear, Cowardice, fear, cowardice, timidity, restraint

Entry 1

modesty, humility, shyness

Entry 2

Modesty, Fear, Cowardice

Entry 3

modesty, fear, cowardice, humility, timidity, restraint

Collocations

false bravado, youthful bravado, show of bravado, display of bravado