gifted — having exceptional talent or natural ability
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having exceptional talent or natural ability
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɡɪftɪd/
Example Sentences
- My neighbor's kid is so gifted that he solved a Rubik's cube while eating cereal.
- The company recruits gifted programmers from top universities.
- She's gifted at making excuses - yesterday she said her dog ate her homework AND her computer.
gifted
ADJECTIVE[/ˈɡɪftɪd/]
having exceptional talent or natural ability
a young student effortlessly plays a complex piano piece while simultaneously solving a difficult math equation on a floating chalkboard with her other hand. Her fingers move gracefully across the keys while she writes advanced formulas without even looking. The beautiful music fills the air as the mathematical solution appears perfectly calculated. The audience of students and teachers watch with dropped jaws and wide eyes, pointing and whispering to each other in amazement. Some audience members lean forward in their seats, completely captivated by this display of multiple talents. someone having exceptional talent or natural ability
When gifted talent shines, attention shifted and hearts are lifted!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'gifted' derives from the noun 'gift,' which originates from Old Norse 'gipt' meaning 'something given.' The term evolved metaphorically from the literal sense of receiving a present to describing the concept of possessing innate talents or abilities as if they were divine gifts bestowed by heaven or a deity.
Breakdown
gift (something given, present) + -ed (past participle suffix, indicating possession of a quality). The -ed suffix transforms the noun into an adjective meaning 'endowed with' or 'having received as a gift.'
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My neighbor's kid is so gifted that he solved a Rubik's cube while eating cereal.”
“The company recruits gifted programmers from top universities.”
“She's gifted at making excuses - yesterday she said her dog ate her homework AND her computer.”
“The gifted athlete broke three records in one competition.”
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