gifted
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
having a natural ability to do something extremely well.
possessing high natural ability or talent in a specific area, such as music or art.
Simple“The school has a special program for gifted musicians who want to turn professional.”
In context“Even as a child, she was a gifted storyteller who could captivate an entire room with her imaginative tales.”
- 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
having very high intelligence or mental ability.
demonstrating exceptional intellectual capacity or cognitive potential, often identified through standardised testing.
Simple“The psychologist identified the boy as gifted after he finished the complex puzzles easily.”
In context“Educators often struggle to provide enough stimulation for gifted students who grasp new concepts much faster than their peers.”
Synonyms
“The program’s UK outfit, which began in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, has since gifted 7m books.”
“Two years later, Hockney, who had been their best man , gifted them this portrait.”