1
: having great natural ability : talented
gifted children
2
: revealing a special gift
gifted voices
giftedly
adverb
giftedness
noun
Examples of gifted in a Sentence
He's an extremely gifted student.
a school for gifted children
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Sort of Greek, mythical, very sensitive and gifted.
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Peter Larsen, Daily News, 24 Feb. 2026
In the 24 hours since Moore’s death, several players took to social media to mourn the gifted receiver and advocate for supporting others going through difficult circumstances.
—Mike Wilson, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2026
To never have had a normal, nine-to-five job, and always being surrounded by incredibly gifted artists and musicians and craftsmen who work at the highest level.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 23 Feb. 2026
During the 19th century, Douglass was America’s most gifted and prominent civil rights speaker, writer and statesman.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 23 Feb. 2026
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Peter Larsen, Daily News, 24 Feb. 2026
In the 24 hours since Moore’s death, several players took to social media to mourn the gifted receiver and advocate for supporting others going through difficult circumstances.
—Mike Wilson, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2026
To never have had a normal, nine-to-five job, and always being surrounded by incredibly gifted artists and musicians and craftsmen who work at the highest level.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 23 Feb. 2026
During the 19th century, Douglass was America’s most gifted and prominent civil rights speaker, writer and statesman.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 23 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for gifted
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“Gifted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gifted. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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gifted
adjective
gift·ed
ˈgif-təd 
: having great natural ability
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