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

“Instead, they got a former World Wrestling Entertainment executive. This is embarrassing and a slap in the face to our nation’s talented educators.”

From Los Angeles Times

Alfie said doing woodwork with his grandfather made him feel "less stressed", while Roy said time with his talented grandson was well spent.

From BBC

Wait till we hit playoffs, when we’re playing some real dudes that are talented everywhere and really well coached.’

From Los Angeles Times

It was a tight and heartily talented group, to say the least, and the deluxe treatment of "Living in the Material World" finds them soaring like never before.

From Salon

After missing two games with a hamstring injury, Chargers corner Kristian Fulton returns to face talented Bengals.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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