What does “prowess” mean?
- 1
noungreat skill or ability in a particular activity
He is known for his prowess on the tennis court.
Prowess at a glance
- Part of speech
- noun
- CEFR level
- C2 (proficient)
- Pronunciation
- /ˈpraʊəs/ · PROW-iss
How to use “prowess” correctly
Formal. Often follows an adjective describing the field: “academic prowess”.
Common phrases with “prowess”
- athletic prowess
- military prowess
- technical prowess
Synonyms, opposites and related words
Synonyms (similar meaning)
- skill
- expertise
- mastery
Antonyms (opposite meaning)
- incompetence
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