bravissimo

American  

[brah-vis-uh-moh, brah-vees-see-maw] / brɑˈvɪs əˌmoʊ, brɑˈvis si mɔ /

interjection

1. (used to express the highest praise to a performer.)

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bravissimo British  

/ brɑːˈvɪsɪˌməʊ /

interjection

1. very well done! excellent!

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Etymology

Origin of bravissimo

First recorded in 1755–65; from Italian, from brav(o) bravo + -issimo, superlative suffix

Example Sentences

He says that he was a "plastico" and restorer of statues, came from the neighbourhood of Como, was "bravissimo," and lived about from 1557-1587.

From Ex Voto by Butler, Samuel

I often called out bravo, bravissimo, for I always remembered that it was only her third appearance.

From The Letters of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart — Volume 01 by Nohl, Ludwig

She is no friend to you," I struggled on, "she is playing with you for her own purposes; you will …" He swayed a little on his feet and said: "Bravo … bravissimo.

From The Inheritors by Conrad, Joseph

Darling old Godkin,—The only Christmas present I can send you is a word of thanks and a bravo bravissimo for your glorious fight against the powers of darkness.

From The Letters of William James, Vol. II by James, William

I had no sooner opened the door than she stuck her arms a-kimbo, and, opening a mouth, which stretched from ear to ear, she began vociferating "bravo, bravissimo!"

From Adventures in the Rifle Brigade, in the Peninsula, France, and the Netherlands from 1809 to 1815 by Kincaid, J. (John)