gifted

1 of 2

adjective

gift·​ed ˈgif-təd 

1

: having great natural ability : talented

gifted children

2

: revealing a special gift

gifted voices

giftedly adverb

giftedness noun

gifted

2 of 2

past tense and past participle of gift entry 2

Examples of gifted in a Sentence

Adjective

He's an extremely gifted student.

a school for gifted children

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

At the top end, The Independent reported that a gifted week-long gut-health experience at MAYRLIFE was valued at up to $20,000. — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 5 Oct. 2026

Anderson’s collaboration with this gifted young man nails the one thing that every great concert movie tries gift to those who could not be there for the original moment. — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2026

Each customer there will be gifted custom Rhode postcards and a Rhode metro card that can be used at participating Sephora stores in Paris to receive a skin care sample with any Rhode purchase while supplies last. — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026

The most gratifying facet of being an agent was guiding gifted artists through the maze of potential opportunities and pitfalls that constitute careers in Hollywood. — Rick Nicita, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

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