prowess
noun
[ ˈpraʊɪs ]
• skill or expertise in a particular activity or field.
• "his prowess as a fisherman"
Similar:
skill,
skilfulness,
expertise,
effectiveness,
mastery,
facility,
ability,
capability,
capacity,
talent,
genius,
adroitness,
adeptness,
aptitude,
dexterity,
deftness,
competence,
competency,
professionalism,
excellence,
accomplishment,
experience,
proficiency,
expertness,
finesse,
know-how,
savoir faire,
• bravery in battle.
• "the hereditary nobility had no monopoly of skill and prowess in war"
Similar:
courage,
bravery,
gallantry,
valour,
heroism,
intrepidness,
intrepidity,
nerve,
pluck,
pluckiness,
doughtiness,
hardihood,
braveness,
courageousness,
dauntlessness,
gameness,
manfulness,
boldness,
daring,
audacity,
spirit,
fearlessness,
mettle,
determination,
fortitude,
steadfastness,
stoutness,
resolve,
resolution,
backbone,
spine,
stout-heartedness,
bottle,
grit,
guts,
spunk,
gutsiness,
gumption,
ballsiness,
moxie,
cojones,
sand,
valiance,
balls,
Origin:
Middle English (in prowess (sense 2)): from Old French proesce, from prou ‘valiant’. Sense 1 dates from the early 20th century.
