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

With sister Coco a gifted painter and her brother, Raymond, a master counterfeiter, the two end up in the middle of a scheme with a down-on-his-luck millionaire. —Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2026

Amy Heckerling, in her feature debut, has proven herself to be a truly gifted director, able to tickle the ribs with one hand while the other tugs at the heartstrings. —Gina Friedlande, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2026

The killing of Tay, an honors student, by a group of similarly academically gifted teens who largely grew up in affluent families drew international attention and helped inspire a Hollywood movie. —Sean Emery, Oc Register, 6 Apr. 2026

Many parents wonder whether their child is gifted and if the work is too easy for them, or the reverse—the material is too challenging. —Amanda Morin, Parents, 6 Apr. 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