prowess

[US]/ˈpraʊəs/
[UK]/ˈpraʊəs/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.extraordinary skill;bravery; courage.

Phrases & Collocations

military prowess

athletic prowess

intellectual prowess

Example Sentences

his prowess as a fisherman.

He was famous for his prowess as an athlete.

Blackamoor Head - Deeds of prowess in the Crusades.

The young student from the theatrical school showed great prowess at acting in the play.

She demonstrated her prowess on the basketball court.

His prowess in negotiation helped him secure a good deal.

The warrior's prowess in battle was unmatched.

Her prowess in mathematics earned her a scholarship.

The singer's vocal prowess impressed the audience.

His prowess as a chef made him popular in the culinary world.

The company values employees with technical prowess.

His prowess in martial arts allowed him to win many competitions.

The artist's artistic prowess was evident in every brushstroke.

The team captain's leadership prowess led the team to victory.

Real-world Examples

Musk is lauded for his engineering prowess and vision, for good reason.

Source: Newsweek

" For what? Your great prowess in battle" ?

Source: A Song of Ice and Fire: A Clash of Kings (Bilingual Edition)

This mesh of firms, ideas and standards reflects and magnifies American prowess.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

Perhaps your talk of my sexual prowess renewed her faith in love.

Source: The Big Bang Theory Season 4

After believing my prowess and showing off, I am in a bad fix.

Source: 101 Children's English Stories

However, for Zhong, the true value of these digital avatars goes beyond their technological prowess.

Source: "The Sixth Sound" Reading Selection

Predicting the limits of human athletic prowess has been a popular parlour game among number crunchers.

Source: The Economist - Technology

His prowess is not to be underestimated.

Source: Sherlock Holmes: The Basic Deduction Method Season 2

It offers protection from enemy attack, but most of all, it's a display of their jungle prowess.

Source: Human Planet

So, in addition to being crazy, you're resting the fate of the mission on your athletic prowess.

Source: The Big Bang Theory Season 8

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