adjective
talented
Having a natural ability to do something well.
The talented young pianist makes even difficult pieces sound effortless.
Etymology
The biblical parable of entrusted talents helped transform the money-name into a word for gifts or abilities. Talented means possessing those abilities.
More examples
- Maya is talented at drawing faces.
- The school brings talented young writers together.
- Even talented athletes need regular practice.
Forms
talented
talent noun — Natural ability to do something particularly well.
Similar words
- gifted
- Suggests an unusually high level of natural ability.
- skilled
- Emphasizes ability developed through practice rather than natural aptitude.