- bravery; valor
- superior ability, skill, etc.
Origin of prowess
Middle English from Old French prouesse from prou: see prow
The chef's prowess in the kitchen is admired by the regular patrons at the restaurant.
- An example of prowess is a brave soldier.
- An example of prowess is an excellent chef.
Prowess is defined as courage or skill.
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noun
- Superior skill or ability.
- Superior strength, courage, or daring, especially in battle.
Origin of prowess
Middle English prowesse from Old French proesse from prud, prou brave ; see proud .THE AMERICAN HERITAGE® DICTIONARY OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE, FIFTH EDITION by the Editors of the American Heritage Dictionaries. Copyright © 2016, 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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Noun
(countable and uncountable, plural prowesses)
- Skillfulness and manual ability; adroitness or dexterity.
- Distinguished bravery or courage, especially in battle; heroism
Origin
From Old French proeche (Modern French: prouesse)
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Sentence Examples
- But for all their prowess, after a prolonged struggle (Avent.
- He assumed the name of Mahommed when he embraced the Mussulman faith; and on account of his military prowess he obtained the surname Alp Arslan, which signifies "a valiant lion."
- Arnold, London, 1879); and his prowess is depicted on the Bayeux tapestry.
- For a time the Cid, already renowned throughout Spain for his prowess in war, was even advanced by the king's favour and entrusted with high commissions of state.
- Cavalry is unknown, and the battles are mainly decided by the prowess of the chiefs.
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