brio

noun

ˈbrē-(ˌ)ō 

: enthusiastic vigor : vivacity, verve

sings with brio

Synonyms of brio

• vigor
• energy
• verve

Examples of brio in a Sentence

impressed the interviewers with his poise and brio

Recent Examples on the Web

And surrounding all the onstage brio is, at long last, an equally vibrant space. — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 14 June 2026

They are delivered with a confident brio, though the author is careful to enter caveats. — Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026

His roots on the island of Ischia mean that Umbria’s meaty, carb-heavy traditions are tempered by southern lightness and brio. — Lee Marshall, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Jan. 2026

Sir Tom Stoppard, a titan of modern theater and film, whose award-winning works balanced wit and brio with a true curiosity for the depth of human emotion, has died at the age of 88. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 29 Nov. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Italian

First Known Use

1731, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing brio

• con brio

Rhymes for brio

• io