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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A gifted public speaker, the ordained minister was known for fiery rhetoric, often advocating for the interests of working people, especially minorities.
A gifted orator, Jackson articulated the frustrations of those who felt like second-class citizens in the world's most prosperous democracy.
From BBC
Nearly five years later, dozens of drawings, storyboards and other elements created for the film and gifted to the Los Angeles institution by Miyazaki's world-famous Studio Ghibli are going on display.
From Barron's
The items included the necklace Dawson gifted Joey for prom, his pilot episode outfit and the cleats he wore on “Varsity Blues.”
American professors once instructed their most gifted students to study in Europe if they were truly serious about an education.
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