gifted

gift-ed · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Having exceptional talent or natural ability.

  2. 2.

    (of abilities or qualities) Given as a gift; natural rather than acquired.

  3. 3.

    (as past tense of gift) Given as a present.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    gifted child — a child with exceptional intellectual abilities
  • •
    gifted and talented — educational designation for high-ability students
  • •
    naturally gifted — having innate talent

Related words

Antonyms: average, ordinary, untalented
See also: brilliant, gift, gifts, talented
Synonyms: brilliant, exceptional, skilled, talented

Etymology

From gift + -ed. The noun gift comes from Old English gift ("payment for a wife," later "present"), related to give. The adjectival use meaning "talented" developed in the 17th century.