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View synonyms for gifted

gifted

[ gif-tid ]

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

/ 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
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Derived Forms

  • ˈgiftedness, noun
  • ˈgiftedly, adverb
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Other Words From

  • gifted·ly adverb
  • gifted·ness noun
  • over·gifted adjective
  • un·gifted adjective
  • well-gifted adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of gifted1

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

The home side dropped catches and gifted wickets away.

From BBC

Aside from that uncanny comic timing, Lohan is gifted with a screen presence that few of her contemporaries could replicate, making her perfect for scene-stealing supporting roles.

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Still, he remembered his sibling as a gifted artist who painted and sculpted.

Of course, the producers had to find a performer gifted enough to channel Angela’s distinctive voice in convincing fashion.

He admitted that he “wasn’t very gifted” at it – but said he felt safe at all times.

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