gifted

adjective

gift·​ed ˈgif-təd How to pronounce gifted (audio)
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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Tremendous player, gifted defender, but also clutch hitter. Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 27 Apr. 2025 There, Justine leads a team of gifted young hackers, all on the spectrum, who help Wolff do everything from spying on private citizens to hacking traffic lights. Mike Miller, EW.com, 25 Apr. 2025 After three years out of the first round following the disastrous Deshaun Watson trade, the Browns really just need gifted young players across the roster, regardless of position. Zac Jackson, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025 The first few seasons largely focus on Malcolm, a bonafide genius, and his challenges living with a family who lacked his gifted intelligence. Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for gifted

Word History

First Known Use

1644, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of gifted was in 1644

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“Gifted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gifted. Accessed 2 May. 2025.

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gifted

adjective
gift·​ed ˈgif-təd How to pronounce gifted (audio)
: having great natural ability

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