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
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Iceland, in particular, is gifted with regular gale-force winds; summer days can rotate between sun, sleet, and snow; and the terrain requires special knowledge to safely navigate.
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Erika Owen, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 June 2026
Klopp is a gifted communicator, but hardly prone to floral monologues.
—Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 16 June 2026
Impacciatore, however, is a gifted, full-throttle comedienne who makes sure Esmerelda is much more than a villain.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 16 June 2026
But the real tragedy is that the world lost a true artist, a passionate and gifted story teller, and a radiant light that shined upon so many of us.
—Austin Mullen, NBC news, 15 June 2026
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Erika Owen, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 June 2026
Klopp is a gifted communicator, but hardly prone to floral monologues.
—Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 16 June 2026
Impacciatore, however, is a gifted, full-throttle comedienne who makes sure Esmerelda is much more than a villain.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 16 June 2026
But the real tragedy is that the world lost a true artist, a passionate and gifted story teller, and a radiant light that shined upon so many of us.
—Austin Mullen, NBC news, 15 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for gifted
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“Gifted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gifted. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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gifted
adjective
gift·ed
ˈgif-təd 
: having great natural ability
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