1. plural of brava; enthusiastic shouts of approval or acclaim, especially for a female performer
Usage: common in opera and performing arts contexts

1. plural exclamations of approval or encouragement, typically shouted to praise a female performer
Usage: Italian origin; used in English primarily in artistic contexts

Examples

• The soprano received bravas from the audience after her stunning performance.
• The crowd shouted bravas as the ballerina took her final bow.
• Bravas echoed through the concert hall following the aria.
• The opera house erupted in bravas when the lead singer hit the high note.
• She heard bravas and applause from every section of the theater.