Definitions for prowess
ˈpraʊ ɪsprow·ess

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:2.0 / 1 vote

1. art, artistry, prowessnoun

   a superior skill that you can learn by study and practice and observation

   "the art of conversation"; "it's quite an art"

WiktionaryRate this definition:4.5 / 2 votes

1. prowessnoun

   Skillfulness and manual ability; adroitness or dexterity.

2. prowessnoun

   Distinguished bravery or courage, especially in battle; heroism

3. Etymology: From proeche (Modern French: prouesse)

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Prowessnoun

   Bravery; valour; military gallantry.

   Etymology: prodezza, Italian; prouesse, Fr.

   Men of such prowess, as not to know fear in themselves, and yet to teach it in others that should deal with them; for they had often made their lives triumph over most terrible dangers, never dismayed, and ever fortunate. Philip Sidney.

   I hope
   That your wisdom will direct my thought,
   Or that your prowess can me yield relief. Fa. Queen.

   By heav’ns mere grace, not by our prowess done. F. Qu.

   Henry the fifth,
   By his prowess conquered all France. William Shakespeare.

   Nor should thy prowess want praise and esteem,
   But that ’tis shewn in treason. William Shakespeare, Henry VI.

   Those are they
   First seen in acts of prowess eminent,
   And great exploits; but of true virtue void. John Milton.

   These beyond compare of mortal prowess. John Milton.

   Michael! of cœlestial armies prince;
   And thou in military prowess next,
   Gabriel! John Milton, Par. Lost, b. vi.

   The vigour of this arm was never vain,
   And that my wonted prowess I retain,
   Witness these heaps of slaughter on the plain. Dryden.

   These were the entertainments of the softer nations, that fell under the virtue and prowess of the two last empires. William Temple.

ChatGPTRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

1. prowess

   Prowess is the superior skill, ability, or expertise in a particular activity or field. It indicates an exceptional or superior ability to perform or achieve something, often in a way that is admired or respected by others. It can also refer to exceptional bravery or valor, especially in combat or battle.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Prowessadjective

   distinguished bravery; valor; especially, military bravery and skill; gallantry; intrepidity; fearlessness

2. Etymology: [OF. proece, proesce, F. prouesse. See Prow, a.]

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Prowess

   prow′es, n. bravery, esp. in war: valour: daring.—adj. Prow (arch.), brave, valiant:—superl. Prow′est. [O. Fr. prou (Fr. preux), perh. from prod in prodesse, to do good.]

Military Dictionary and GazetteerRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. prowess

   Valor; bravery in the field; military gallantry.

Matched Categories

1. • Superior Skill

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of prowess in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of prowess in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of prowess in a Sentence

1. Paul DePompo:

   Believing he deserves to have what he wants, he sees the affair as rewarding him for the special person he is. To accept less than what he wants would make him feel like a fool. He could be ‘fine’ in his marriage yet still believe he should exercise his sexual prowess. Getting you means he’s still got it … until he gets you.

2. Mike Brown:

   A lot of people see his scoring prowess, obviously, he can shoot the 3, he can post up, his medium game is the best in the business. But when he came to the Warriors, I was shocked by two things. The biggest thing was just his feel and intelligence on the defensive end of the floor ... and then on top of that, he’s a phenomenal passer.

3. Tom Brady:

   Because Tom put the kid’s behavior out there. It’s really Tom’s fault. And I don’t know Tom — I’m a great admirer of his physical prowess and his football ability — but don’t put your kid up on an Internet show and then get pissed when people comment on her behavior. You’re putting it out there for people to comment on. That’s what a TV show is.

4. Howard Stern:

   If I was Tom Brady, I would take a deep breath, I’d swallow, go and see the psychiatrist, and say, ‘Hey, I overreacted,’? because Tom put the kid’s behavior out there. It’s really Tom’s fault. And I don’t know Tom — I’m a great admirer of his physical prowess and his football ability — but don’t put your kid up on an Internet show and then get pissed when people comment on her behavior. You’re putting it out there for people to comment on. That’s what a TV show is.

5. Francis M. Faber Jr.:

   Famous shipbuilders such as Donald Mackay referred to a certain part of his ships as having a 'forepeak'. Has anyone discovered any of his contemporaries as seeking to exceed his prowess by incorporating five, six or more 'peaks' in their ship design?

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=prowess
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Prowess
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=prowess
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prowess
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=prowess
7. ^ Military Dictionary and Gazetteer
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/59563/pg59563-images.html