NYT Dictionary

GIFTED

/ˈɡɪftɪd/
AdjectiveVerbNounGIFT-edgift-ed · 2 syllablesGrade 6

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025

Meaning

Endowed with special, in particular intellectual, abilities.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

Cf. See gift{4} and gift, v. t

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

talentedendowinduegiftempowerinvestenduegivepresentadroit

Antonyms

untalented

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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