gifted

[ gif-tid ]

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

/ ˈɡɪftɪd /

adjective

1. having or showing natural talent or aptitude

   a gifted musician

   a gifted performance

Derived Forms

• ˈgiftedness, noun
• ˈgiftedly, adverb

Other Words From

• gifted·ly adverb
• gifted·ness noun
• over·gifted adjective
• un·gifted adjective
• well-gifted adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of gifted¹

First recorded in 1635–45; gift + -ed ³

Related Words

• accomplished
• brilliant
• capable
• skilled
• smart