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gifted

adj.
US //ˈɡɪftəd// UK //ɡˈɪftɪd// gift·ed
  1. 1 naturally talented (adj.)
    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.

    Example

    The school has a special program for gifted musicians who want to turn professional.

    Example

    Even as a child, she was a gifted storyteller who could captivate an entire room with her imaginative tales.
  2. 2 highly intelligent (adj.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate Academic Psychology

    having very high intelligence or mental ability.

    demonstrating exceptional intellectual capacity or cognitive potential, often identified through standardised testing.

    Example

    The psychologist identified the boy as gifted after he finished the complex puzzles easily.

    Example

    Educators often struggle to provide enough stimulation for gifted students who grasp new concepts much faster than their peers.

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