From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishgiftedgift‧ed /ˈɡɪftɪd/ ●○○ adjective GOOD AThaving a natural ability to do one or more things extremely well → talentedgifted musician/artist/teacher etc She was an extremely gifted poet.academically/musically/athletically etc gifted his musically gifted songifted child (=one who is extremely intelligent)gifted with Gifted with a superb voice, she became the Opera’s leading soprano.► see thesaurus at intelligent, skilful
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gifted• Bloomsury House is a special school for girls and boys who are exceptionally gifted.• It was the inspired creation of a company of gifted architects, canny financiers, and cosmopolitan religious leaders.• Picasso was one of the most gifted artists who ever lived.• It's a difficult subject, even for a writer as gifted as Mathers.• In the past, gifted children have not always been given appropriate educational support.• a special class for gifted children• Most school systems offer programs for gifted children.• I do not claim to be gifted - it's just something you either possess or you don't.• Even at school, Liz had always been a very gifted painter.• a gifted poet• He is a highly gifted young singer, who combines a beautiful voice with unusual musical sensitivity.gifted musician/artist/teacher etc• Despite a terrible stutter, he emerged as a gifted teacher.• Iverson, 25, is one of the game's biggest draws because he's one of its most gifted artists.• He thought me a gifted teacher and had placed many opportunities my way.• Lunia was flattered at having her portrait painted by a gifted artist, but at first she felt rather intimidated by the experience.• Flexibility within the classroom, the hallmark of the gifted teacher, must find a place in far more of our schools.• He ranks as one of the most gifted artists of all time.• Despite a shy and diffident manner, Davison was a hard-working and gifted teacher of endless patience.• Children's talk indicates to the gifted teacher the intellectual and perceptual level which each child has reached. 