Word
gifted
Phoneticsgift·ed, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈɡɪftəd/
UK/ɡˈɪftɪd/
Definitions
01naturally talented
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. having a natural ability to do something extremely well.
adj. possessing high natural ability or talent in a specific area, such as music or art.
“The school has a special program for gifted musicians who want to turn professional.”
“Even as a child, she was a gifted storyteller who could captivate an entire room with her imaginative tales.”
Antonyms
02highly intelligent
B2 · Upper Intermediate Psychology Academic
adj. having very high intelligence or mental ability.
adj. demonstrating exceptional intellectual capacity or cognitive potential, often identified through standardised testing.
“The psychologist identified the boy as gifted after he finished the complex puzzles easily.”
“Educators often struggle to provide enough stimulation for gifted students who grasp new concepts much faster than their peers.”
Synonyms
Real-World Examples
“Two years later, Hockney, who had been their best man , gifted them this portrait.” “The program’s UK outfit, which began in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, has since gifted 7m books.” Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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