gifted

[gif-tid] / ˈgɪf tɪd /

ADJECTIVE

talented, intelligent

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accomplished brilliant capable skilled smart

WEAK

able adroit class act clever expert got it have on the ball have smarts have the goods hot hotshot ingenious mad masterly phenomenal shining at

Antonyms

STRONGEST

dull inept stupid unable unintelligent

WEAK

incapable untalented

Example Sentences

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It takes immense talent to make it to the top, but even the most gifted are likely to face financial obstacles on the way.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

Alice McLeod was a highly gifted and accomplished pianist who later became renowned for her mastery of the harp.

From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026

"We should all cherish what we have been gifted."

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

I liked it and was impatient with it in equal measure, the way a teacher feels about a lazy, gifted child.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Now she was filled with Christ’s love, devoted to her community, a gifted member of the church.

From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx

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