Synonyms for prowess
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : prou-is |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈpraʊ ɪs |
Top 10 synonyms for prowess Other synonyms for the word prowess
- address
- adeptness
- adroitness
- attainment
- backbone
- command
- daring
- dauntlessness
- deftness
- expertness
- facility
- fearlessness
- gallantry
- guts
- heart
- intrepidity
- mastery
- mettle
- moxie
- nerve
- pluck
- readiness
- right stuff
- sleight
- spunk
- starch
- stomach
- stuff
- talent
- true grit
- valiance
- valiancy
- valor
- valorousness
- what it takes
Définition of prowess
Origin :- late 13c., prouesse, from Old French proece "prowess, courage, brave deed" (Modern French prouesse), from prou, later variant of prud "brave, valiant," from Vulgar Latin *prodem (cf. Spanish proeza, Italian prodezza; see proud). Prow was in Middle English as a noun meaning "advantage, profit," also as a related adjective ("valiant, brave"), but it has become obsolete. "In 15-17th c. often a monosyllable" [OED].
- noun ability, skill
- noun bravery
- But speedily now shall I prove him the prowess and pride of the Geats, shall bid him battle.
- Extract from : « Beowulf » by Anonymous
- He leered at her as though expecting her to flame at his prowess.
- Extract from : « Louisiana Lou » by William West Winter
- So that at this date they regarded their prowess as invincible.
- Extract from : « Hellenica » by Xenophon
- The prowess of women has often been conspicuous in besieged cities.
- Extract from : « The History of Woman Suffrage, Volume IV » by Various
- I will tell you of my prowess and exploits, and what I can perform.
- Extract from : « The Indian Fairy Book » by Cornelius Mathews
- But I kept my eye on Alexander, whom, despite his prowess, I could see to be wounded hard.
- Extract from : « Sir Ludar » by Talbot Baines Reed
- In the earlier histories, the leaders were chosen for their prowess in arms.
- Extract from : « Mizora: A Prophecy » by Mary E. Bradley
- No other ethical idea has such predominance as that of prowess.
- Extract from : « Odysseus, the Hero of Ithaca » by Homer
- Strange as was the animal to all three, there was no mistaking his prowess.
- Extract from : « The Plant Hunters » by Mayne Reid
- He is admired on account of his prowess and forgiven on account of his beneficence.
- Extract from : « Appearances » by Goldsworthy Lowes Dickinson
Antonyms for prowess
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