Synonyms

talented

American

[tal-uhn-tid] / ˈtæl ən tɪd /

adjective

having talent or special ability; gifted.

Other Word Forms

multitalented adjective
nontalented adjective
untalented adjective

Etymology

Origin of talented

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

Example Sentences

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He was a talented salesman, but a conflicted one: “What they bought from me was a lot of hyperbole,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Japan's quartet of talented riders will also be in the mix.

From BBC

Tasked this campaign with bringing through a cohort of talented youngsters after a summer of upheaval, coach Kasper Hjulmand changed course as he sensed the chance of silverware.

From Barron's

"Favorites are the talented elite, top ten percent... We're trying to make the 80 percent a little bit better."

From Barron's

The decision “does not reflect the strength of the show, its production — which has found strong creative momentum this season — or the incredibly talented Sherri Shepherd,” they added.

From Los Angeles Times

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