talented

[ tal-uhn-tid ]

adjective

1. having talent or special ability; gifted.

Other Words From

• multi·talent·ed adjective
• non·talent·ed adjective
• un·talent·ed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of talented¹

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

Example Sentences

I'm very keen to provide structures, governance structures, particularly that allow talented members to be able to shape the direction of the movement, and their voices to be not just heard but acted upon.

From BBC

He’s so talented, and so passionate about what he does.

From BBC

“What I found intriguing was you have these two characters, both of whom are meticulous and obsessive and relentless and talented and two sides of the same coin, on this one-way path to collision,” he says.

From Los Angeles Times

No one checks these boxes more obviously than Ocasio-Cortez, who is commonly described as, e.g., “the most talented political communicator of her generation” and is, literally, an occasional streaming gamer.

From Slate

Even in Malibu, a fitter, more talented pair would be hard to find.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• accomplished
• adept
• brilliant
• capable
• intelligent
• proficient
• skilled
• smart