Synonyms

talented

American

[tal-uhn-tid] / ˈtæl ən tɪd /

adjective

having talent or special ability; gifted.

Other Word Forms

multitalented adjective
nontalented adjective
untalented adjective

Etymology

Origin of talented

First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English: “inclined, disposed”; talent + -ed ³

Explanation

If you're really good at something, you're talented. Both a professional violinist and an amateur singer with a beautiful voice can be called talented musicians. Talented wordsmiths will know that some other ways to say talented include proficient, adept and skilled. This adjective comes from the noun talent, which talented etymologists have traced back to the Greek root talanton, "balance, weight, or sum of money."

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The individuals who survive and flourish in such a system are sycophants and mediocrities, and those who have learned to navigate the Great Leader’s moods are far from the most qualified, talented or honorable.

From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026

Koepka is a famous, talented professional golfer and, well, I am not.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

I learned a bit about the Black British experience and met talented writers among the group.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Growing up in Fort Worth, where many of her friends knew her as Cindy, Cynthia Renee Gandy was a talented athlete who was popular with her classmates.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

“Geeks are smart and talented and passionate,” I mumbled, not even looking at her.

From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon

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