Talented — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun adjective /ˈta-lənt/ tal·ent

Meaning & Definition of Talented

Talented (noun)

  1. a special often athletic, creative, or artistic aptitude
  2. general intelligence or mental power, ability
  3. the natural endowments of a person

Talented (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. having a special ability to do something well; having talent

    "a highly talented athlete"

    "As a writer, she is enormously talented."

    similar: gifted, accomplished, ace, adept, compleat, complete, consummate, crack, crackerjack, educated, experienced, expert, good, great, master, masterful, masterly, practiced, professed, proficient, skilled, skillful, versed, veteran, virtuoso, adroit, clever, deft, dexterous, handy, slick, sure-handed, polished, refined, effective, effectual, efficient, workmanlike, able, capable, competent, employable, fit, fitted, habile, qualified, knowledgeable, schooled, taught, trained, tutored, all-around, well-rounded, long-term, old, multiskilled, multitalented
    opposite: talentless, ungifted, untalented, incapable, incompetent, inept, unable, unfit, unfitted, unqualified, weak, ineffective, ineffectual, inefficient, awkward, clumsy, ham-fisted, ham-handed, heavy-handed, amateur, amateurish, inexperienced, inexpert, jackleg, unprofessional, unseasoned, unskilled, unskillful

Related Entry: Talent (noun)

Talent is a different word from Talented. The synonyms below are for talent, not for talented.

  1. a special and usually inborn ability

    "Liza's musical talent was already apparent by the time she was five"

    "a talent for coming up with really funny answers to stupid questions"

    similar: aptitude, bent, endowment, faculty, flair, genius, gift, head, knack
    related: affinity, bias, disposition, habitude, impulse, inclination, leaning, partiality, penchant, predilection, predisposition, proclivity, propensity, tendency, turn, ear, eye, mind, nose, feel, hang, instinct, touch, way, capability, competence, facility, proficiency, skill, capacity, potential, power, forte, specialism, speciality, specialty
    near: disability, handicap, inability, incapacity, shortcoming, weakness

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Talented

The most common words with a similar meaning to Talented:

gifted, accomplished, ace, adept, compleat, complete, consummate, crack, crackerjack, educated, experienced, expert, good, great, master, masterful, masterly, practiced, professed, proficient, skilled, skillful, versed, veteran, virtuoso, adroit, clever, deft, dexterous, handy, slick, sure-handed, polished, refined, effective, effectual, efficient, workmanlike, able, capable

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Talented

Words with the opposite meaning of Talented:

talentless, ungifted, untalented, incapable, incompetent, inept, unable, unfit, unfitted, unqualified, weak, ineffective, ineffectual, inefficient, awkward, clumsy, ham-fisted, ham-handed, heavy-handed, amateur, amateurish, inexperienced, inexpert, jackleg, unprofessional, unseasoned, unskilled, unskillful

Word Forms of Talented

Derived words: talented (adjective), talentless (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Talented

Middle English, from Old English talente, from Latin talenta, plural of talentum unit of weight or money, from Greek talanton pan of a scale, weight; akin to Greek tlēnai to bear; in senses 3–5, from the parable of the talents in Matthew 25:14–30 tolerate

First known use: before 12th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Talented

Frequently Asked Questions about Talented

What does "Talented" mean?

"Talented" means a special often athletic, creative, or artistic aptitude. As an a noun and an adjective, it is defined as: a special often athletic, creative, or artistic aptitude.

What is another word for "Talented"?

Other words for "Talented" include gifted, accomplished, ace, adept, compleat, complete, consummate and crack. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Talented" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Talented"?

There are 57 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Talented". Common alternatives include gifted, accomplished, ace, adept, compleat, complete, consummate, crack, crackerjack and educated.

What is the opposite of "Talented"?

Antonyms of "Talented" include talentless, ungifted, untalented, incapable, incompetent, inept, unable and unfit.

How do you use "Talented" in a sentence?

Examples of "Talented" in a sentence: "a highly talented athlete"; "As a writer, she is enormously talented.".

Is "Talented" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Talented" can be used as a noun and an adjective, depending on the context.

Is "Talented" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B1-level word, "Talented" is typical of Cambridge B1 Preliminary (PET), IELTS band 4.0–5.0, TOEFL iBT 42–71, PTE Academic 43–58, TOEIC Listening & Reading 550+.

How do you pronounce "Talented"?

"Talented" is pronounced /ˈta-lənt/ and divided into syllables as tal·ent.