noun · countable / uncountable · rare

prowess

prow·ess

prowess · prowesses

подвиг

умение, мастерство, храбрость, отвага

Können, Fähigkeiten, Tapferkeit, Heldenmut

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

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UK/ˈpɹaʊɪs/US/ˈpɹaʊəs/

» His prowess with women is legendary.

Meaning

4 senses

(uncountable)Skillfulness or extraordinary ability in a particular area of expertise; dexterity, mastery, or proficiency.
Können, Fähigkeiten
мастерство́masterstvó, уме́ниеuménije
(uncountable)Distinguished bravery or courage, especially in battle; heroism.
Heldenmut, Tapferkeit
хра́бростьxrábrostʹ, у́дальúdalʹ, отва́гаotvága
An act of prowess.
(countable, uncountable)An act of adroitness or dexterity.
(countable, uncountable)An act of distinguished bravery or courage; a heroic deed.

More definitions

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

Examples

10 sentences

His prowess with women is legendary.
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Men sometimes overestimate their sexual prowess.
ruМужчины порой преувеличивают свои сексуальные способности.
deMänner überschätzen mitunter ihre sexuellen Fähigkeiten.
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The golden eagle demonstrated its prowess with ease.
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I wouldn't dare to question your prowess in video games.
deIch würde es nicht wagen, deine Fähigkeiten in Videospielen in Frage zu stellen.
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His martial arts prowess has already reached a level of sublime perfection.
ruЕго мастерство боевых искусств уже достигло полного совершенства.
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Translations

7 languages

Русский

By meaning 2

skillfulness or extraordinary ability in a particular area of expertise:

distinguished bravery or courage:

Deutsch

By meaning 2

skillfulness or extraordinary ability in a particular area of expertise:

distinguished bravery or courage:

Origin

From Middle English prowesse, prouwesse, proues, prouesce, prouesse (“bravery in battle; a

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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