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

The Let Go follows Chick (Wiley), a resilient single mother determined to help her musically gifted 11-year-old daughter, Lyric (Vega), pursue her big dream. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 30 July 2026

The garland-style crown features diamonds shaped into tulips and stars, interspersed with continuous running scrolls, and was originally gifted to Diana’s grandmother, Lady Cynthia Hamilton, on her wedding day in 1919. — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026

Someone may have redeemed or gifted rewards without placing an obvious food order. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 29 July 2026

About 13% and 18% of students in gifted programs are Black and Hispanic, compared to a quarter and 37% who are white and Asian, according to 2024-25 school year data, the most recent available. — Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 25 July 2026

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