Bravado (Noun)
Meaning
A swaggering show of courage.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The pirate captain strode onto the ship, his bravado masking the fear in his eyes.
- His boasts about the game were all bravado, and everyone knew he was going to choke.
- She wore a tough exterior, but it was all bravado - beneath it, she was quaking with fear.
- His macho posturing and bravado fooled some people, but those who knew him well weren't impressed.
- With a bravado that was equal parts intimidating and amusing, he strutted into the conference room and started his presentation.