Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Endowed with talent or talents; having a natural aptitude or skill for something: Describes a person who possesses a natural ability or a high level of skill in a particular area, often implying exceptional or above-average capability.

Usage

The adjective "talented" is used to describe a person (or sometimes a group) who has a notable natural ability. It is typically followed by a noun (e.g., a talented artist) or used with a linking verb (e.g., She is talented). It is a positive descriptor.

Examples

• As an adjective before a noun:
  • She is a talented musician who can play multiple instruments.
  • The company hired a talented young designer for the project.
• As a predicate adjective:
  • The entire team is incredibly talented.
  • He is talented in both mathematics and music.

Advanced Usage

• "Talented at": Used to specify the area of skill.
  • She is particularly talented at solving complex problems.
• "Talented in": Similar to "talented at," used to indicate a field or domain.
  • He is talented in the field of graphic design.
• "Exceptionally / highly / remarkably talented": Phrases that intensify the degree of talent.
  • The jury was impressed by the exceptionally talented performers.

Variants and Related Words

• Talent (n): The natural aptitude or skill itself.
  • Her talent for languages is remarkable.
• Gifted (adj): A close synonym, often used interchangeably with "talented," sometimes implying an even higher innate ability.
  • The school has a program for gifted children.

Synonyms

• Gifted: Endowed with special talent.
• Skilled: Having the abilities gained through training and experience.
• Apt: Having a natural tendency or ability.
• Adept: Very skilled or proficient.

Antonyms

• Untalented: Lacking talent.
• Inept: Having or showing no skill; clumsy.

Idioms and Phrases

• "Talented amateur": Someone who is highly skilled but does not pursue the activity professionally.
  • He was a talented amateur photographer, winning several local contests.
• "Pool of talent" / "Talent pool": A group of talented people available for recruitment or selection. (Note: This idiom uses the noun "talent," not the adjective "talented").
  • The university provides a rich pool of talent for tech companies.

Adjective

1. endowed with talent or talents
   • a gifted writer