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Definition of Prowess
1. Noun. A superior skill that you can learn by study and practice and observation. "It's quite an art"
Specialized synonyms: Airmanship, Aviation, Eristic, Falconry, Fortification, Homiletics, Horology, Minstrelsy, Musicianship, Enology, Oenology, Puppetry, Taxidermy, Telescopy, Ventriloquism, Ventriloquy
Generic synonyms: Superior Skill
Derivative terms: Artist
Definition of Prowess
1. n. Distinguished bravery; valor; especially, military bravery and skill; gallantry; intrepidity; fearlessness.
Definition of Prowess
1. Noun. Skillfulness and manual ability; adroitness or dexterity. ¹
2. Noun. Distinguished bravery or courage, especially in battle; heroism ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Prowess
1. exceptional ability [n -ES]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Prowess
Literary usage of Prowess
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Theory of the Leisure Class: An Economic Study of Institutions by Thorstein Veblen (1912)
"... X MODERN SURVIVALS OF prowess THE leisure class lives by the industrial
community rather than in it. Its relations to industry are of a pecuniary rather ..."
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