gifted
Americanadjective
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having great special talent or ability.
the debut of a gifted artist.
- Synonyms:
- talented, accomplished
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having exceptionally high intelligence.
gifted children.
adjective
Other Word Forms
- giftedly adverb
- giftedness noun
- overgifted adjective
- ungifted adjective
- well-gifted adjective
Etymology
Origin of gifted
Example Sentences
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Groff, a perpetual bestseller, is gifted at that: Her previous collection, “Florida,” was a National Book Award finalist, along with two of her other books that earned the honor.
From Los Angeles Times
Until recently, his only comfort was a large orangutan plush toy that some brilliant member of staff gifted him as a tool for muscle building and maternal replacement.
From Los Angeles Times
Kikuo is more gifted but in this nepotistic art form, being part of a respected kabuki lineage is crucial, something this yakuza scion doesn’t possess.
From Los Angeles Times
Their father was a demanding but gifted tutor.
An anonymous donor this week gifted $100,000 to 88-CRIME for information that would lead investigators to arrest the individual involved in Guthrie’s disappearance.
From Los Angeles Times
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