talented
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- multitalented adjective
- nontalented adjective
- untalented adjective
Etymology
Origin of talented
First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English: “inclined, disposed”; talent + -ed 3
Example Sentences
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Last Sunday’s debacle in an uninspiring and ugly loss to a higher-seeded, more aggressive, more talented and more balanced Celtics team seemed to expose all the flaws that plague this struggling and inconsistent Lakers team.
From Los Angeles Times
McCullum appears suited to helping build something with a talented, sometimes inspirational, captain.
From BBC
It was a gritty upset victory over a foe widely considered more talented, made possible through determination and sheer force of will.
From Los Angeles Times
"We're starting to see projects that used to take big teams now be accomplished by a single, very talented person," Zuckerberg said.
From BBC
A typical story ended cruelly, “The once talented, vivacious and successful spirit rapper is now a total wreck.”
From Literature
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