NYT Dictionary

BRIO

/ˈbɹiːoʊ/
NounBRI-obri-o · 2 syllablesGrade 9

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

Vigour or vivacity.

Etymology

Origin: Spanish

From Italian brio (“finesse, talent”), from Spanish brío, ultimately from Proto-Celtic *brīgos.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

animationspiritednessinvigorationvivificationactivityardorbrisknessdashelanenthusiasm

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 7 recorded puzzles:

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