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[ prou-is ] / ˈpraʊ ɪs / SEE SYNONYMS FOR prowess ON THESAURUS.COM
nounexceptional valor, bravery, or ability, especially in combat or battle. exceptional or superior ability, skill, or strength: his prowess as a public speaker. a valiant or daring deed. Origin of prowess1250–1300; Middle English <Old French proesse, proece goodness, bravery, equivalent to prouprow2 + -esse<Latin -itia-ice OTHER WORDS FROM prowessprowessed, adjectiveWords nearby prowessprovost guard, provost marshal, provost sergeant, prow, prowar, prowess, prowfish, prowl, prowl car, prowler, prox. Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for prowessAs narcocorridos extolled his prowess, he built his business empire. Will El Chapo Rule From Prison?|John P. Sullivan|February 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST From the day he entered the league, Rodriguez was distinguished by his otherworldly power and prowess. Alex Rodriguez Suspension Is a Sad Moment for Baseball|Michael Brendan Dougherty|August 5, 2013|DAILY BEAST But he also showed an inordinate interest in shooting and his prowess, going to the range at night when he could not sleep. The Unwarranted Mythology of Oscar Pistorius|Buzz Bissinger|February 15, 2013|DAILY BEAST Over and over, people have spoken about President Obama's prowess as a communicator. Obama Should Have Spent More Time in Court, Ctd.|Justin Green|October 5, 2012|DAILY BEAST
He added, “Behind the word was an unspoken pact: they gave one another credit for prowess.” Cry Macho: Arnold's Canceled Film|Marlow Stern|May 26, 2011|DAILY BEAST Everywhere there was fierce force and seething energy, bringing forth fruit of piety or prowess. Ireland, Historic and Picturesque|Charles Johnston And to this prowess in courtly exercises he joined a love of art and learning which especially commended him to the Moro. Beatrice d'Este, Duchess of Milan, 1475-1497|Julia Mary Cartwright He seemed to doubt my prowess, but slowly worked his way into his coat. Cupid's Middleman|Edward B. Lent I see Paul's prowess best when I find him on the foundering ship under the glare of the lightning in the breakers of Melita. New Tabernacle Sermons|Thomas De Witt Talmage They found no great place in naval history, but England knew their prowess and respected it. The Old Merchant Marine|Ralph D. Paine
British Dictionary definitions for prowess
nounoutstanding or superior skill or ability bravery or fearlessness, esp in battle Word Origin for prowessC13: from Old French proesce, from prou good; see proud Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to prowessdexterity, talent, readiness, mastery, accomplishment, genius, excellence, aptitude, expertise, grit, heroism, courage, valor, boldness, mettle, expertness, adeptness, adroitness, facility, sleight |