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prowess

prow·ess

prowess

 
 
pronunciation:
praU ihs
features:
Word Combinations (noun)
part of speech: noun
definition 1: great skill or talent; superior ability.
He was small, but his prowess as a fighter was well-known and the bullies left him alone.
synonyms:
expertise, mastery
antonyms:
incompetence, ineptitude
similar words:
ability, capability, competence, dexterity, facility, faculty, genius, knack, know-how, might, proficiency, skill, talent, virtuosity
definition 2: exceptional strength, courage, or ability in battle.
synonyms:
bravery, courage, heroism, might, nerve, strength, valor
antonyms:
cowardice
similar words:
grit, guts, moxie, nettle, spunk, stamina, vigor
Word Combinations  About this feature
adjective + (n.)prowess academic, artistic, athletic, considerable, culinary, defensive, diving, economic, extraordinary, financial, fund-raising, growing, industrial, instrumental, intellectual, legendary, literary, lyrical, male, managerial, martial, masculine, mathematical, mental, military, musical, off-road, offensive, organizational, physical, proud, renowned, reproductive, running, scientific, sexual, spiritual, technical, technological, unusual, verbal, vocal  [See all][See only the most frequent]
verb + (n.)prowess assess, boast, brag, demonstrate, display, enhance, evaluate, exhibit, impress, prove, respect, test
(n.)prowess + verb excel, imply, lack
noun + (n.)prowess Help charm, climbing, courage, display, dominance, emphasis, engineering, enthusiasm, feat, fighting, fishing, football, fund-raising, height, hunting, lack, manufacturing, marketing, marvel, myth, pride, proof, shooting, ski, skill, strength, swimming, tale, virtue, warrior, wealth, weaponry, wit  [See all][See only the most frequent]