talented

[tal-uhn-tid]

adjective

1. having talent or special ability; gifted.

Other Word Forms

• multitalented adjective
• nontalented adjective
• untalented adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of talented¹

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

Example Sentences

In many ways, this one was the most painful, and not only because Boone said repeatedly in recent weeks that he believed this was the most talented squad he had ever helmed.

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Oregon has spent Lanning’s tenure knocking on the door of a national championship; Penn State has been trying to shed a reputation for building talented rosters that fall short against premier competition.

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This generation of milers is also supremely talented, of course, forming a new golden age of middle-distance running.

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“But in my opinion they have done really well in the last two or three years bringing so many talented players in.”

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Jones isn’t alone among talented players who have flourished after Belichick moved on.

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Related Words

• accomplished 
• adept 
• brilliant 
• capable 
• intelligent 
• proficient 
• skilled 
• smart