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prowess.

Skillfulness or extraordinary ability in a particular area of expertise; dexterity, mastery, or proficiency.

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈpɹaʊɪs/Received-Pronunciation/ˈpɹaʊəs/Canada/ˈpraʊ(w)əs/US/ˈpɹæɔəs/Australia
  1. Skillfulness or extraordinary ability in a particular area of expertise; dexterity, mastery, or proficiency.

    uncountable
  2. Distinguished bravery or courage, especially in battle; heroism.

    uncountable
  3. An act of prowess. An act of adroitness or dexterity.

    countable · uncountable
  4. An act of prowess. An act of distinguished bravery or courage; a heroic deed.

    countable · uncountable
Where this word comes from

From Middle English prowesse, prouwesse, proues, prouesce, prouesse (“bravery in battle; act of bravery; excellence; nobility of character; intelligence”), from Old French proeche, proesce, proeësche (“goodness; excellence; bravery”), from Old French preu, prou, prouz, proz, pruz (“good; excellent; brave”). Compare English proud.

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