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Bravery vs. Bravado vs. Bravura

bravery
Definition

a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

Examples

The firefighters showed bravery trying to save the child.

bravado
Definition

a swaggering show of courage

Examples

His tales of adventure are always told with bravado

bravura
Definition

brilliant and showy technical skill

Examples

in a final bravura the ballerina appeared to be floating in water

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