SYNONYMS AND RELATED EXPRESSIONS
prowess
noun
Exceptional skill or ability in a particular activity.
Local English device voice, when available. This is not a recorded dictionary pronunciation.
Exceptional ability
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Usage distinction
Return to topProwess suggests notably strong ability. Virtuosity implies an exceptional degree of technical command; competence is a more modest standard.
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See prowess in use
His prowess at solving word puzzles impressed the group.
The golfer showed great prowess on the course.
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Anika's prowess became clear when she carved a complex border with exceptional precision during a demonstration.
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