prowess
Meaning
- (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, uncountable) An act of prowess.
- (countable, uncountable) An act of prowess.
Synonyms
ability
aptitude for
glorious achievement
heroic act
caliber
Translations
prouesse
prodezza
proeza
Tapferkeit
dapperheid
yiğitlik
valorFrequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈpɹaʊɪs/
Etymology
In summary
From Middle English prowesse, prouwesse, proues, prouesce, prouesse (“bravery in battle; act of bravery; excellence; nobility of character; intelligence”), from Old French proeche, proesce, proeësche (“goodness; excellence; bravery”), from Old French preu, prou, prouz, proz, pruz (“good; excellent; brave”). Compare English proud.
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