talented
adj.having a natural ability to do something very well. You use this to describe someone who is gifted at a skill like music, sports, or art.
adj.possessing a natural aptitude or skill for a specific activity. Often used to describe innate proficiency rather than skill acquired solely through practice.
“She is a very talented piano player.”
“The school is looking for talented young artists to join the summer program.”
“The director spent months searching for a talented lead actor who could handle both the physical demands and the emotional depth of the script.”
Typically placed before the noun it modifies or after a linking verb like 'be' or 'seem'.
Usage talented people
From talent + -ed.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.