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gifted

American  
[gif-tid] / ˈgɪf tɪd /

adjective

  1. having great special talent or ability.

    the debut of a gifted artist.

    Synonyms:
    talented, accomplished
  2. having exceptionally high intelligence.

    gifted children.


gifted British  
/ ˈɡɪftɪd /

adjective

  1. having or showing natural talent or aptitude

    a gifted musician

    a gifted performance

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Other Word Forms

  • giftedly adverb
  • giftedness noun
  • overgifted adjective
  • ungifted adjective
  • well-gifted adjective

Etymology

Origin of gifted

First recorded in 1635–45; gift + -ed 3

Example Sentences

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As with the home 4-2 defeat to the Red Devils, there was a naivety to the way in which they gifted their opponents chances throughout.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

But first and foremost, Bad Omens are gifted musicians, and whatever eldritch magic Sebastian wields onstage will always be bolstered by a serious band contorting metal, dark pop and electronic music.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

Instead, Foden failed to make any impact, suffering in an over-crowded area against a gifted and uncompromising Uruguay side, often forced to drop deep to little effect in this 1-1 draw.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

“That’s something the Lord has gifted me,” Johnston said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

Perhaps some less gifted Order member had needed its assistance, and Dumbledore had acted as carrier?

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling