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prowessExceptional skill, ability, or expertise in a particular activity or field.

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: Exceptional skill, ability, or expertise in a particular activity or field.

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpraʊəs/

Korean meaning: 뛰어난 기량, 탁월한 능력, 숙련도

Korean pronunciation: 프라우-어스 (강세: 프라우)

Example Sentences

  • The chef's culinary prowess turned a simple egg into a masterpiece that made Gordon Ramsay weep with joy.
  • Her prowess in mathematics is legendary - she can solve calculus problems while sleepwalking.
  • The company's technological prowess has revolutionized the industry.

prowess

NOUN

//ˈpraʊəs//

Exceptional skill, ability, or expertise in a particular activity or field.

prowess concept
💡 Concept

Exceptional skill, ability, or expertise in a particular activity or field.

prowess rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Kitchen prowess defeats clumsy slowness!

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈpraʊəs/

🌳Etymology

Rootprow
Suffix--ess

Origin

From Middle English 'prouesse', derived from Old French 'proece' meaning bravery or valor. Originally referred to courage in battle, but now means exceptional skill in any field.

🎵Rhyme

prowessbowessnowess

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The chef's culinary prowess turned a simple egg into a masterpiece that made Gordon Ramsay weep with joy.

😄 Fun example

Her prowess in mathematics is legendary - she can solve calculus problems while sleepwalking.

The company's technological prowess has revolutionized the industry.

😄 Fun example

His prowess as a negotiator helped him buy a Ferrari for the price of a bicycle.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

expertisemasteryskillproficiencyexcellence

Antonyms

incompetenceineptitude

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