gifted

adjective gift·ed \ˈgif-təd\

: having great natural ability

Full Definition of GIFTED

: having great natural ability : talented <gifted children>

: revealing a special gift <gifted voices>

— gift·ed·ly adverb

— gift·ed·ness noun

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GIFTED Defined for Kids

adjective gift·ed \ˈgif-təd\

: having great natural ability <a gifted athlete>

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