Word
talented
Phoneticstal·ent·ed, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈtæɫəntɪd/
UK/tˈæləntɪd/
Definition
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.
Examples
“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.”
Examples
simple
“She is a very talented piano player.”
contextual
“The school is looking for talented young artists to join the summer program.”
complex
“The director spent months searching for a talented lead actor who could handle both the physical demands and the emotional depth of the script.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “talented” in context.
Verb
01. remain talented
“Despite his age, he remains talented and continues to write beautiful poetry.”
verb + adj
Adjective
02. talented and hardworking
“To succeed in this industry, you need to be both talented and hardworking.”
adj + and + adj
03. talented at drawing
“Even as a small child, he was very talented at drawing realistic portraits.”
adj + prep
Noun
04. talented individual
“The company is always looking for a talented individual to join the design team.”
adj + noun
05. talented young artist
“The gallery is hosting an exhibition for a talented young artist from London.”
adj + noun + noun
Adverb
06. extremely talented musician
“She is an extremely talented musician who can play four different instruments.”
adv + adj + noun
07. highly talented athlete
“The scout identified him as a highly talented athlete with a bright future.”
adv + adj + noun
08. talented people
Usage
Typically placed before the noun it modifies or after a linking verb like 'be' or 'seem'.
Etymology
From talent + -ed.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- 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.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL 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: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B1 · IntermediateOxford
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