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    Bri·o
    /ˈbrēō/

    noun

    • 1. vigor or vivacity of style or performance: "she told her story with some brio"
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  3. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › briobrio noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

    Check pronunciation: brio. Definition of brio noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  4. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryBRIO definition in American English | Collins English Dictionary

    May 4, 2024 · brio in British English. (ˈbriːəʊ ) noun. liveliness or vigour; spirit. See also con brio. Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers. Word origin. C19: from Italian, of Celtic origin.

  5. www.britannica.com › dictionary › brioBrio Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

    The Britannica Dictionary. brio. 1 ENTRIES FOUND: brio (noun) brio / ˈ briːjoʊ/ noun. Britannica Dictionary definition of BRIO. [noncount] : great energy and confidence. She sings with brio. BRIO meaning: great energy and confidence.

  6. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › briobrio - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

    • English
    • Esperanto
    • French
    • Italian
    • Old Galician-Portuguese
    • Old High German
    • Portuguese

    Etymology

    From Italian brio (“finesse, talent”), from Spanish brío, ultimately from Proto-Celtic *brīgos.

    Pronunciation

    1. IPA(key): /ˈbɹiːoʊ/ 2. Rhymes: -iːoʊ

    Noun

    brio (uncountable) 1. Vigour or vivacity. 1.1. 1917, Henry Handel Richardson, Australia Felix, Part II Chapter I: 1.1.1. He lay tossing restlessly on a dirty old straw palliasse, and was in great pain; but greeted his friend with a dash of the old brio. 1.2. 1986, John le Carré, A Perfect Spy: 1.2.1. And as if to undermine their authority still further, Welsh Philpott in his innocence has made the error of placing Rick beside the pulpit in the very spot from which in the past he has read us t...

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    Etymology

    From French brie, named after Brie, France, from Gaulish *briga (“hill”).

    Pronunciation

    1. IPA(key): [ˈbrio] 2. Rhymes: -io 3. Hyphenation: bri‧o

    Noun

    brio (accusative singular brion, plural brioj, accusative plural briojn) 1. brie

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    Etymology

    Borrowed from Italian brio.

    Pronunciation

    1. IPA(key): /bʁi.jo/ 2. Rhymes: -o

    Noun

    brio m (uncountable) 1. brilliance, panache 2. (music) con brio

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    Etymology

    Borrowed from Spanish brío, ultimately from Proto-Celtic *brīgos.

    Pronunciation

    1. IPA(key): /ˈbri.o/ 2. Rhymes: -io 3. Hyphenation: brì‧o

    Noun

    brio m (plural brii) 1. vivacity, liveliness

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    Etymology

    From Proto-Celtic *brīgos.

    Pronunciation

    1. (Galicia) IPA(key): /ˈbɾi.o/ 2. (Portugal) IPA(key): /ˈbɾi.ʊ/ 3. Rhymes: -io

    Noun

    brio m 1. pride, dignity 1.1. 13th century CE, Alfonso X of Castile, Don Gonçalo, pois queredes ir d’aqui pera Sevilha: 1.1.1. E hūa cousa sei eu deuos / E tenho pʳ muj gram brio / E poren uolo iuro muita fⁱmas e affio / q̄ senpre auedes amorreg em juu’no ē istio 1.1.1.1. And a thing I know of you / And which I have great pride, / And therefore I swear to you firmly and uninterruptedly / that you will die in winter or in summer. 2. bravery 2.1. 13th century CE, Alfonso X of Castile, O genete:...

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    Alternative forms

    1. brī, brīwo

    Etymology

    From Proto-West Germanic *brīw (“mash, porridge”).

    Noun

    brīo m 1. mash (as in mashed potatoes).

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    Etymology

    Inherited from Old Galician-Portuguese brio. Possibly from Spanish brío (“vigour”), from Old Occitan briu (“wild”), from Proto-Celtic *brīgos. Compare Galician brío.

    Pronunciation

    1. Rhymes: -iu 2. Hyphenation: bri‧o

    Noun

    brio m (plural brios) 1. mettle; courage 2. zeal; vigour; vivacity 3. pride; dignity

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  7. thecontentauthority.com › blog › brio-vs-verveBrio vs Verve: The Main Differences And When To Use Them

    Define Brio. Brio is a term used to describe liveliness, vigor, and energy. It is often associated with someone who has a zest for life and exudes a positive attitude. Brio can be seen in a person’s movements, speech, and overall demeanor. It is a quality that is highly sought after in many fields, including the arts, business, and sports ...

  8. www.wordsense.eu › briobrio: meaning, translation - WordSense

    Noun. brio (masc.) ( uncountable) brilliance, panache. ( music) con brio. Derived words & phrases. brio ( Italian) Origin & history. Spanish brío ‎. Noun.

  9. www.collinsdictionary.com › english-thesaurus › brioSynonyms of BRIO | Collins American English Thesaurus

    Definition. liveliness and enthusiasm. They both spoke with animation. Synonyms. liveliness, life, action, activity, energy, spirit, passion,

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