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- Dictionaryprowess/ˈpraʊɪs/
noun
- 1. skill or expertise in a particular activity or field: "his prowess as a fisherman" Similar Opposite
- 2. bravery in battle: "the hereditary nobility had no monopoly of skill and prowess in war" Similar Opposite
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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.
The meaning of PROWESS is distinguished bravery; especially : military valor and skill. How to use prowess in a sentence. Did you know?
Prowess definition: exceptional valor, bravery, or ability, especially in combat or battle.. See examples of PROWESS used in a sentence.
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.
2 meanings: 1. outstanding or superior skill or ability 2. bravery or fearlessness, esp in battle.... Click for more definitions.
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.
1. Superior skill or ability. 2. Superior strength, courage, or daring, especially in battle. [Middle English prowesse, from Old French proesse, from prud, prou, brave; see proud .] American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
Definition of prowess noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
noun [ U ] formal uk / ˈpraʊɪs / us. Add to word list. great skill at doing something: athletic / sporting prowess. (Definition of prowess from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of prowess. in Chinese (Traditional) 傑出的才能, 高超的技能… See more. in Chinese (Simplified) 杰出的才能, 高超的技能… See more. in Spanish.
2 senses: 1. outstanding or superior skill or ability 2. bravery or fearlessness, esp in battle.... Click for more definitions.
