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gifted

/ˈɡɪf.tɪd/
gift · ed
Adverb:giftedly
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1

Having exceptional talent, natural ability, or intelligence.

Example

"The conservatory accepted her immediately because she was a remarkably gifted cellist."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from the noun 'gift' (of Old Norse origin, related to 'give') combined with the suffix '-ed'. By the mid-17th century, it specifically came to describe someone endowed with exceptional natural talent or intellect.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Gifted. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/gifted
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