gifted

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Pablo Amador was described as a gifted musician, well-known in his suburban community for teaching piano from the family's four-bedroom home.

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  1. adjective Endowed with great natural ability, intelligence, or talent: a gifted child; a gifted pianist.
  2. adjective Revealing special talent: a gifted rendition of the aria.

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  • Bach had become known as a gifted musician, not only by his wonderful powers as an organist, but by two of his earlier masterpieces—“Gott ist mein Koenig” and “Ich hatte viel Bektlmmerniss.” Under the influence of an atmosphere so artistic, Bach's ardor for study increased with his success, and his rapid advancement in musical power met with warm appreciation. —  The Great German Composers
  • I would agree entirely [that] DCS (and DoD gifted, as opposed to DCS sold) weapons are obviously the simplest explanation for the massive rise in the number of fully automatic weapons, grenades, rockets, etc., obtained by the narcotics gangs. —  The NarcoSphere -
  • She is adap ng st i gifted, advanced earn ts. l tuden artistically and s already had two of her own books published. —  Recently Uploaded Slideshows
  • Except for the freakishly gifted, all of us are too dumb to get through college in many majors. —  WNYMedia
  • The researchers pointed out that as soon as students are defined as gifted, they are entered into special educational programs. —  EurekAlert! - Breaking News
 

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/ˈgɪftɛd/
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