gifted
Americanadjective
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having great special talent or ability.
the debut of a gifted artist.
- Synonyms:
- talented, accomplished
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having exceptionally high intelligence.
gifted children.
adjective
Other Word Forms
- giftedly adverb
- giftedness noun
- overgifted adjective
- ungifted adjective
- well-gifted adjective
Etymology
Origin of gifted
Example Sentences
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The jury still seems out on the gifted Crystal Palace midfielder with the languid style.
From BBC
Instead, Foden failed to make any impact, suffering in an over-crowded area against a gifted and uncompromising Uruguay side, often forced to drop deep to little effect in this 1-1 draw.
From BBC
But first and foremost, Bad Omens are gifted musicians, and whatever eldritch magic Sebastian wields onstage will always be bolstered by a serious band contorting metal, dark pop and electronic music.
From Los Angeles Times
As with the home 4-2 defeat to the Red Devils, there was a naivety to the way in which they gifted their opponents chances throughout.
From BBC
With time on his hands, and having already heard murmurs about a gifted boy from Bihar, Naidu headed to another match being played simultaneously.
From BBC
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