Synonyms & related words for prowess

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of prowess — including artistry, adroitness, skillfulness, skill, deftness, dexterity. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to prowess

Explore words related to prowess — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include abilities, acumen, expertness, shrewdness, astuteness, hardihood, talents, gutsiness. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for prowess

Common synonyms for prowess include artistry, adroitness, skillfulness, skill, deftness, dexterity, adeptness, virtuosity — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does prowess come from?

The word prowess breaks down into 2 roots of Latin origin: prow, from Latin prod (“brave, valiant”); and -ess, from Latin -itia (“quality of”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.