talented
Translation
talented, gifted, skilled
Examples
She is a very talented musician.
She is a very talented musician.
He is talented at painting.
He is talented at painting.
Grammar Patterns
a talented ((noun)) (a person with a natural skill) She is a talented musician.
talented ((at/in sth.)) (having a natural skill for something) He is talented at painting.
Similar Words
Synonyms: gifted, skilled; Antonyms: untalented, unskilled
Etymology
From 'talent', an ancient unit of currency, which came to mean 'natural ability' from a biblical parable. The '-ed' suffix makes it an adjective.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'talent' show, where 'talented' people perform.