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adjective

Definition of giftednext
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as in privileged

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as in talented

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verb

past tense of gift
as in blessed
to furnish freely or naturally with some power, quality, or attribute gifted with an uncanny ability to persuade people to do things they ordinarily wouldn't

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Recent Examples of gifted
Adjective
Hannah Einbinder is a gifted, Emmy-winning performer and comedian. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 2 July 2026 Her investigation pulls her straight into the orbit of Nico Rojas (Antonio Rosello), Vanguard’s volatile new striker–a gifted underdog with a dangerous past tied to Leo and the club’s powerful owner. — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 2 July 2026
Verb
Goalkeeper Matt Freese’s costly blunder in the 57th minute was an embarrassment that gifted the Belgians a third goal to all but seal the elimination loss. — Miami Herald, 7 July 2026 If your lawnmowers, gardening tools, or other yard‑maintenance supplies aren't getting much use this season (or someone gifted you new ones), many ReStore locations are happy to take your pre-loved ones. — Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 4 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for gifted
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gifted
  1. privileged
  2. talented
  3. blessed
  4. fortunate
  5. inspired
  6. endowed
  7. lucky
  8. favored
Adjective
  • These markets allow participants to take positions speculating on future events in ways that can resemble trading on privileged information rather than public analysis.
    — Kelvin Dickenson, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • Some people argue issuing devices is more important for less privileged kids.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 29 June 2026
Definition of privileged
Adjective
  • Queiroz is confident his experience can help guide a team of talented players, many of whom also play in some of the biggest pro leagues in the world.
    — PJ Green, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026
  • But in the middle exists a vibrant tier of talented, independent creators, shows too good to be overlooked, yet too small to attract traditional network support.
    — Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of talented
Verb
  • Midway through the service, the bishop blessed the shrine grounds with holy water.
    — Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
  • He has been blessed with terrific talent but clearly has melded that talent to win games and keep the clubhouse on the same page.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
Definition of blessed
Adjective
  • While his vineyard has enough bulk wine business to keep it up and running without Canada, Heuvel, who is also a board member of the California Association of Winegrape Growers, said other vintners will not be as fortunate.
    — Lizzie Kane, Sacbee.com, 3 July 2026
  • Many who invested in those cryptocurrencies — not to mention bitcoin itself, crypto’s largest asset — have not been as fortunate in the past year and a half.
    — Rob Wile, NBC news, 2 July 2026
Definition of fortunate
Adjective
  • An inspired taste straight from the South, this flavor features pineapple, banana, coconut, and carrot ice cream, made complete with cream cheese icing swirls, banana bread, and praline pecan pieces, of course.
    — Molly Burford, Southern Living, 1 July 2026
  • The playful print isn’t too overpowering, yet it’s guaranteed to turn heads (and collect compliments) thanks to its flattering neckline and retro-inspired vibe.
    — Melony Forcier, InStyle, 25 June 2026
Definition of inspired
Verb
  • But the bureaucracy in question was overwhelmingly the customs service, which Britain had expanded and endowed with new enforcement powers during the decade-long run-up to the Revolution.
    — Joseph Thorndike, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
  • Libraries were endowed by industrial fortunes and the robber barons.
    — The Atlantic, The Atlantic, 16 June 2026
Definition of endowed
Adjective
  • No one won the Powerball jackpot or the $2 million Match 5 + Power Play prize, but one lucky person in California won the $1 million Match 5 prize.
    — Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • Whereas John Wooden or Dean Smith may have figured out how to make it today, Bob Knight would be lucky to keep a job as a gym teacher at a middle school in Homeless, Ohio.
    — Mac Engel June 29, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 June 2026
Definition of lucky
Adjective
  • Each time, job losses were met with commissions and task forces, issuing job predictions and calls for government to plan and spur jobs in favored sectors, such as clean energy, healthcare and social services.
    — Michael Bernick, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
  • Of that $35 million, nearly $10 million in Medicaid settlement money was funneled through the first lady’s favored charity, Hope Florida, to anti-amendment efforts.
    — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 6 June 2026
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