Both Uses of
bravado
in
Don Quixote
- So far did his unparalleled madness go; but the noble lion, more courteous than arrogant, not troubling himself about silly bravado, after having looked all round, as has been said, turned about and presented his hind-quarters to Don Quixote, and very coolly and tranquilly lay down again in the cage.†
Chpt 2.17-18
- The viceroy, however, begged him earnestly not to hang them, as their behaviour savoured rather of madness than of bravado.†
Chpt 2.63-64 *
Definition:
a show of courage -- especially intentionally shown to intimidate or earn admiration