gifted

adjective

gift·​ed ˈgif-təd 

1

: having great natural ability : talented

gifted children

2

: revealing a special gift

gifted voices

giftedly adverb

giftedness noun

Examples of gifted in a Sentence

He's an extremely gifted student.

a school for gifted children

Recent Examples on the Web

Everybody knows the name of Gérald Genta, the gifted Swiss industrial designer from whose pen stemmed the Royal Oak, Nautilus, and countless other important designs. —Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2025

Lyles was a gifted consensus builder who could reach across the aisle and build trust in unexpected places. —Charlotte Observer, 14 Aug. 2025

Ford, a sponsor of the Mets, gifted Alonso with a truck, while the Mets retrieved the record-setting ball that Alonso hit into the visitors bullpen for home run No. 253. —Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 14 Aug. 2025

Since then, the gifted center fielder has been playing regularly and has started 10 of Colorado’s last 11 games (through Monday). —Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 13 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1644, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing gifted

• gifted with

Rhymes for gifted

• drifted
• lifted
• rifted
• shifted
• sifted
• airlifted

Kids Definition

gifted

adjective

gift·​ed ˈgif-təd 

: having great natural ability