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bravura

bra·vu·ra [ brə vrə, brə vyrə ]


noun 
Definition:
 
1. dazzling artistic flair: great skill that is shown when something artistic is done in an exciting or innovative way
a bravura performance

2. showy display: showy style or behavior



adjective 
Definition:
 
with or requiring flair: displaying or requiring great artistic skill and style
the bravura vividness of her versatile performance

[Mid-18th century. < Italian, "courage, spirit" < bravo "bold"]
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