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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Her first pair of Ugg boots were a light gray pair of the Classic Cardi Boots, which were gifted to her for Christmas and never came off of her feet, especially during cold Chicago winters.
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Alyssa Brascia, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
The Packers and Falcons gashed the Eagles in the first two games of the season, but Fangio’s crew has hit a different level over the last six weeks, led by Baun and Dean in the middle and gifted 2023 first-round pick Jalen Carter upfront.
—Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 27 Nov. 2024
Unlike other special-education categories, the gifted label was coveted by parents.
—Karin Klein, The Mercury News, 27 Nov. 2024
Pumpkins were gifted to the colonists at the original Thanksgiving, so having pumpkins on the menu is symbolic of America's origins.
—Terry Baddoo, USA TODAY, 16 Nov. 2024
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Alyssa Brascia, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
The Packers and Falcons gashed the Eagles in the first two games of the season, but Fangio’s crew has hit a different level over the last six weeks, led by Baun and Dean in the middle and gifted 2023 first-round pick Jalen Carter upfront.
—Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 27 Nov. 2024
Unlike other special-education categories, the gifted label was coveted by parents.
—Karin Klein, The Mercury News, 27 Nov. 2024
Pumpkins were gifted to the colonists at the original Thanksgiving, so having pumpkins on the menu is symbolic of America's origins.
—Terry Baddoo, USA TODAY, 16 Nov. 2024
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“Gifted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gifted. Accessed 7 Dec. 2024.
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gifted
adjective
gift·ed
ˈgif-təd 
: having great natural ability
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