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Deft vs Prowess - What's the difference?

deft | prowess |

As an adjective deft

is quick and neat in action; skillful.

As a noun prowess is

skillfulness and manual ability; adroitness or dexterity.

deft

English

Adjective

(er)
  • Quick and neat in action; skillful
    • He assembled it in one fluid, deft motion.

    See also

    * daft

    prowess

    English

    Noun

  • Skillfulness and manual ability; adroitness or dexterity.
  • Distinguished bravery or courage, especially in battle; heroism

    • References

    * The Oxford Paperback Dictionary fourth edition ISBN 0-19-280012-4