talented
Americanadjective
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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The Grammy winner went on to reference his small-town upbringing, saying, “I wasn’t the most talented kid in any respect, but I just had dreams,” before becoming overwhelmed with emotion.
From Los Angeles Times
She’s also concerned that compensation has fallen too far behind the cost of living, making it hard to recruit and retain talented educators.
From Los Angeles Times
“And Prime Minister Churchill is more than just a talented speaker.”
From Literature
She is cast as a talented female chess player, who could envision future moves on the board in real time.
From BBC
An insatiable work ethic and commanding court presence has propelled Aryna Sabalenka to the cusp of a fifth Grand Slam title, a far cry from the talented but mentally fragile player of her younger days.
From Barron's
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