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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Jackson was one of the most gifted communicators in American history.
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John Blake, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
In addition to being the most gifted performer to come out of the city, Prince is the through line that connects the decline of jazz, the rise of new music, and its growth in the city’s Black communities.
—Literary Hub, 17 Feb. 2026
According to Lincoln-Way West freshman Caleigh Nicholson, Dempsey has been the ideal role model for her gifted young teammates.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
The Santa Barbara City College Foundation recently disclosed the unauthorized use of millions of dollars originally gifted to the college by Scott in 2021.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 16 Feb. 2026
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John Blake, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
In addition to being the most gifted performer to come out of the city, Prince is the through line that connects the decline of jazz, the rise of new music, and its growth in the city’s Black communities.
—Literary Hub, 17 Feb. 2026
According to Lincoln-Way West freshman Caleigh Nicholson, Dempsey has been the ideal role model for her gifted young teammates.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
The Santa Barbara City College Foundation recently disclosed the unauthorized use of millions of dollars originally gifted to the college by Scott in 2021.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 16 Feb. 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 24 Feb. 2026.
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gifted
adjective
gift·ed
ˈgif-təd 
: having great natural ability
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