gifted
word
/ˈɡɪftəd/
GIF-tuhd
/ɡˈɪftɪd/
GIF-tid
Definition
Having a special ability or talent, especially much more than most people. Usually used to describe someone who is naturally very skilled or intelligent.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used as an adjective before a noun ('a gifted child', 'gifted musician'). Can refer to intellectual, artistic, athletic, or other talents. Slightly formal; 'talented' is a more neutral alternative. Sometimes used in academic or psychological contexts ('gifted programs').
Spanish: dotado - talentosoPortuguese (BR): dotado - talentosoPortuguese (PT): dotado - talentosoChinese (Simplified): 有天赋的 - 有才华的Chinese (Traditional): 有天賦的 - 有才華的Hindi: प्रतिभाशालीArabic: موهوب - بارعBengali: প্রতিভাবান - মেধাবীRussian: одарённыйJapanese: 才能のある - 優れたVietnamese: có năng khiếu - tài năngKorean: 재능 있는 - 뛰어난Turkish: yetenekli - üstün yetenekliUrdu: باصلاحیت - باہنرIndonesian: berbakat
Example Sentences
He is a gifted athlete.
basic
She is a gifted pianist.
basic
The school has a program for gifted children.
basic
Some kids are naturally gifted, while others work really hard to succeed.
natural
Everyone knew she was gifted from a young age.
natural
He’s one of the most gifted artists I’ve ever met.
natural