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brio

BREE-oh

ˈbriːoʊ

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Syllable breakdown

brio

Dictionary meaning

Vigour and vivacity; liveliness.

History and origin

Italian — 'brio' (liveliness).

Examples

  • She tackled every challenge with infectious brio.

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