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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.
Prowess is a word with a lot to be proud of. Not only has it performed gallantly for the English language since the 13th century, but it has stayed relatively stalwart in hewing to its original meaning, which is quite a flex.
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.
Prowess definition: exceptional valor, bravery, or ability, especially in combat or battle.. See examples of PROWESS used in a sentence.
Definition of prowess noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Definition of 'prowess' Word Frequency. prowess. (praʊɪs ) uncountable noun. Someone's prowess is their great skill at doing something. [formal] He's always bragging about his prowess as a cricketer. The best and the brightest pupils competed to demonstrate their intellectual prowess.
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.
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.
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.
Jun 25, 2024 · ( uncountable) Skillfulness or extraordinary ability in a particular area of expertise; dexterity, mastery, or proficiency . ( uncountable) Distinguished bravery or courage, especially in battle; heroism . ( countable) An act of prowess. An act of adroitness or dexterity. An act of distinguished bravery or courage; a heroic deed . Derived terms.
