Gifted Meaning
/ˈɡɪftɪd/Definition, CEFR level B1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjEndowed with special, in particular intellectual, abilities.
"a gifted artist"
adjEndowed with the psychological characteristics of giftedness.
"For argument’s sake, though, being “gifted” in a general sense can be described as possessing an intellect that processes information faster, learns concepts quicker and retains knowledge more readily than most, allowing it to exponentially explore ever more complex ideas and to make increasingly insightful connections. “They learn rapidly, they have an excellent memory and they reason well. These are the sorts of characteristics I’d note,” says Judy Parker, who has spent much of her career testing for giftedness."— 2023 November 3, Angus Holland, “‘I don’t think of it at all as a gift’: Why it’s complicated being a gifted child”, in The Sydney Morning Herald, Australia, archived from the original on 08 Sep 2025:
verbsimple past and past participle of gift
Sentence Examples
Human beings are gifted with infinite potential.
There is no room to doubt that he is a gifted artist.
Gifted children typically show great intellectual curiosity and a wide range of interests.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ musician could play three instruments by the age of six.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ young pianist won first prize in the national competition after a truly stunning performance.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ musician could play three instruments by the age of six.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ young pianist won first prize in the national competition after a truly stunning performance.