prowess

Language: en

🇺🇸 /ˈpraʊəs/

📖 Definitions

  1. noun
    Exceptional skill, ability, or expertise in a particular field or activity.; Distinguished bravery or valor, especially in battle or combat.

🔗 Details

Word forms

uncountable

Collocations

military prowessintellectual prowessathletic prowesssexual prowessdemonstrate prowessprowess in battle

Synonyms

skillexpertisemasteryproficiencyvalorbraveryaptitude

Antonyms

incompetenceineptitudeweakness

Commonly confused

power
EN: 'Power' refers to strength, force, or capacity to act, while 'prowess' specifically emphasizes superior skill, expertise, or bravery in a particular domain.

Spelling tips

EN: Remember 'prowess' ends with double 's'. It is often misspelled as 'prowes' with a single 's'.

💬 Examples

  1. Her prowess on the piano earned her international acclaim.

  2. The knight was renowned for his prowess on the battlefield.