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- [prou-is]
- /ˈpraʊ ɪs/
- /ˈpraʊ.es/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [prou-is]
- /ˈpraʊ ɪs/
Definitions of prowess word
- noun prowess exceptional valor, bravery, or ability, especially in combat or battle. 1
- noun prowess exceptional or superior ability, skill, or strength: his prowess as a public speaker. 1
- noun prowess a valiant or daring deed. 1
- noun prowess great skill 1
- noun prowess great strength 1
- uncountable noun prowess Someone's prowess is their great skill at doing something. 0
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Origin of prowess
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English < Old French proesse, proece goodness, bravery, equivalent to prou prow2 + -esse < Latin -itia -ice
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Parts of speech for Prowess
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
prowess popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
prowess usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for prowess
noun prowess
- bravura — If you say that someone is doing something with bravura, you mean that they are using unnecessary extra actions that emphasize their skill or importance.
- bravure — Music. a florid passage or piece requiring great skill and spirit in the performer.
- courage — Courage is the quality shown by someone who decides to do something difficult or dangerous, even though they may be afraid.
- efficiency — the state or quality of being efficient, or able to accomplish something with the least waste of time and effort; competency in performance.
- gallantry — dashing courage; heroic bravery; noble-minded behavior.
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