His martial arts prowess has already reached a level of sublime perfection.
Source: tatoeba (485720)
Prowess
/ˈpɹaʊɪs/
Synonyms for "prowess" (121 found)
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Closest matches (25)
Strong matches (36)
Noun(4 words)
commandcompetenceconspicuous gallantrycontrolcoordinationcouragecourageousnesscraftcraftsmanshipcunningdaringdauntlessnessdeftnessdexteritydexterousnessdextrousnessdiplomacydoughtinessdutch courageefficiency
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Related words (60)
handinessheroicalnessheroismhorsemanshipingeniousnessingenuityintrepidityintrepidnessknightlinessknow howknow-howlionheartednessmanfulnessmanhoodmanlinessmarksmanshipmartial spiritmastershipmasterymettle
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military spiritpot-valorpractical abilityproficiencyquicknessreadinessresourceresourcefulnesssavoir-fairesavvyseamanshipskillskillfulnesssleightsoldierly qualitystalwartnessstoutheartednessstoutnessstyletacttactfulnesstalenttechnical brilliancetechnical masterytechnical skilltechniquetimingvaliancevaliancyvalorvalorousnessvirtuevirtuositywitwizardryworkmanship
Noun(4 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: ability, ability, address, adeptness, adroit.
- Sentence evidence is available for prowess, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, opengloss, derived_reverse, wordnet, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "prowess".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "prowess"
Keep "prowess" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
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2. Tune tone
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3. Re-read context
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Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
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If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "prowess" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
4 entriesMore specific
6 entriesCollocations
6 entriesacademic prowessathletic prowesslinguistic prowessmartial prowessstrategic prowesstechnical prowess
Inflections
1 entriesTranslations
40 translations across 22 languages.
Armenian
1 entries- խիզախություն noun (distinguished bravery or courage)
Bulgarian
1 entries- храброст noun (distinguished bravery or courage)
Czech
3 entries- hrdinství noun (distinguished bravery or courage)
- neohroženost noun (distinguished bravery or courage)
- odvaha noun (distinguished bravery or courage)
Dutch
3 entries- dapperheid noun (distinguished bravery or courage)
- heldendaad noun (act of distinguished bravery)
- heldenmoed noun (distinguished bravery or courage)
Esperanto
1 entries- braveco noun (distinguished bravery or courage)
Finnish
2 entries- sankaruus noun (distinguished bravery or courage)
- urheus noun (distinguished bravery or courage)
French
4 entries- exploit noun (distinguished bravery or courage)
- fait d'armes noun (distinguished bravery or courage)
- haut fait noun (distinguished bravery or courage)
- héroïsme noun (distinguished bravery or courage)
Galician
1 entries- proeza noun (distinguished bravery or courage)
German
2 entries- Heldenmut noun (distinguished bravery or courage)
- Tapferkeit noun (distinguished bravery or courage)
Greek
1 entries- ανδρεία noun (distinguished bravery or courage)
Irish
1 entries- calmacht noun (distinguished bravery or courage)
Italian
1 entries- prodezza noun (distinguished bravery or courage)
Japanese
1 entries- 武勇 noun (distinguished bravery or courage)
Korean
1 entries- 무용 noun (distinguished bravery or courage)
Māori
1 entries- riri noun (distinguished bravery or courage)
Portuguese
1 entries- proeza noun (distinguished bravery or courage)
Russian
3 entries- отва́га noun (distinguished bravery or courage)
- у́даль noun (distinguished bravery or courage)
- хра́брость noun (distinguished bravery or courage)
Sanskrit
1 entries- शवस् noun (distinguished bravery or courage)
Serbo-Croatian
2 entries- odvažnost noun (distinguished bravery or courage)
- одважност noun (distinguished bravery or courage)
Spanish
2 entries- proeza noun (distinguished bravery or courage)
- proeza noun (act of distinguished bravery)
Swedish
2 entries- hjältemod noun (distinguished bravery or courage)
- tapperhet noun (distinguished bravery or courage)
Turkish
4 entries- cesaret noun (distinguished bravery or courage)
- kahramanlık noun (distinguished bravery or courage)
- yiğitlik noun (distinguished bravery or courage)
- yüreklilik noun (distinguished bravery or courage)
Sample sentences
19 total sentences available.
His prowess with women is legendary.
Source: tatoeba (585957)
Men sometimes overestimate their sexual prowess.
Source: tatoeba (2864041)
I wouldn't dare to question your prowess in video games.
Source: tatoeba (5563588)
Showing 4 of 19 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "prowess"?
Closest matches include ability, ability, address, adeptness, adroit.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "prowess"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.