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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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In addition to Boulez’s own contributions as performer, a host of other gifted artists appear, the bulk French.

From The Wall Street Journal

A chili spice blend gifted with a vintage handled bowl.

From Salon

Spars herself is the proud owner of a Baggu x Peanuts earbuds case and is regularly gifted Snoopy apparel and accessories.

From Los Angeles Times

“This chain was gifted to me from a friend,” Lopez said as he adjusted the silver around his neck.

From Los Angeles Times

A new review published in the journal Science argues that many long standing approaches to gifted education and talent development rest on flawed assumptions.

From Science Daily