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   prowess

   /ˈpraʊɪs/

   noun

   • 1. skill or expertise in a particular activity or field: "his prowess as a fisherman" Similar skillskilfulnessexpertiseeffectivenessmasteryfacilityabilitycapabilitycapacitytalentgeniusadroitnessadeptnessaptitudedexteritydeftnesscompetencecompetencyprofessionalismexcellenceaccomplishmentexperienceproficiencyexpertnessfinesseknow-howsavoir faireOpposite inabilityineptitude
   • 2. bravery in battle: "the hereditary nobility had no monopoly of skill and prowess in war" Similar couragebraverygallantryvalourheroismintrepidnessintrepiditynervepluckpluckinessdoughtinesshardihoodbravenesscourageousnessdauntlessnessgamenessmanfulnessboldnessdaringaudacityspiritfearlessnessmettledeterminationfortitudesteadfastnessstoutnessresolveresolutionbackbonespinestout-heartednessinformal:bottlegritgutsspunkgutsinessgumptionballsinessmoxiecojonessandvulgar slang:ballsarchaic:valianceOpposite cowardice

   Word Origin Middle English (in prowess (sense 2)): from Old French proesce, from prou ‘valiant’. Sense 1 dates from the early 20th century.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPROWESS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   noun [ U ] formal uk / ˈpraʊ.es / us / ˈpraʊ.es / Add to word list. great ability or skill: athletic / sporting prowess. He's always boasting about his sexual prowess. Synonyms. artistry. skill. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Skill, talent and ability. ability. accomplishment. accuracy. acumen. adroitness. chop. endowment.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › prowessProwess Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of PROWESS is distinguished bravery; especially : military valor and skill. How to use prowess in a sentence. Did you know?

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › prowessPROWESS Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Prowess definition: exceptional valor, bravery, or ability, especially in combat or battle.. See examples of PROWESS used in a sentence.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryPROWESS | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   noun [ U ] formal us / ˈpraʊ.es / uk / ˈpraʊ.es / Add to word list. great ability or skill: athletic /sportsprowess. He's always boasting about his sexual prowess. Synonyms. artistry. skill. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Skill, talent and ability. ability. accomplishment. accuracy. acumen. adroitness. chop. endowment.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPROWESS definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   2 meanings: 1. outstanding or superior skill or ability 2. bravery or fearlessness, esp in battle.... Click for more definitions.

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   Prowess means exceptional skill or ability. Your sailing prowess might save your life in a storm, while someone with less experience might make mistakes. An earlier meaning of this word is exceptional bravery in battle, or a specific act of bravery.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › prowessProwess - definition of prowess by The Free Dictionary

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   Define prowess. prowess synonyms, prowess pronunciation, prowess translation, English dictionary definition of prowess. n. 1. Superior skill or ability. 2. Superior strength, courage, or daring, especially in battle. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language,...