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

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   Jun 4, 2015 · Prowess is a noun that means distinguished bravery or extraordinary ability. Learn its synonyms, examples, word history, and etymology from the Merriam-Webster dictionary.

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

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   Prowess is a formal word for great ability or skill, especially in sports or sexual activities. Learn how to use it in sentences and find synonyms and related words in the Cambridge Dictionary.

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

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   Prowess means great ability or skill, especially in sports or other activities. Learn how to use this formal word in sentences and find synonyms and related words in the Cambridge Dictionary.

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

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   Prowess is someone's great skill at doing something, or bravery or fearlessness, especially in battle. Learn more about its word origin, pronunciation, collocations, and usage in sentences from Collins English Dictionary.

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

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › prowessProwess - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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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.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishPROWESS | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   PROWESS definition: great skill at doing something: . Learn more.