Learn how to use the comparative “more gifted” and superlative “most gifted” with example sentences and differences.

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Notes from a Native English Speaker

Comparative adjectives help us to describe how good or bad something is when compared to something else. For example, something is taller than something else. Superlative adjectives help us to describe something as having the most or least of a particular characteristic within a group. This makes it easier and more accurate to talk about and compare things.

What is the comparative form of “gifted”?

The comparative form of “gifted” is “more gifted”.

Example

She is more gifted in music than in art.

Example

He is more gifted in math than his classmates.

What is the superlative form of “gifted”?

The superlative form of “gifted” is “most gifted”.

Example

Among all the students, she is the most gifted in writing.

Example

He is considered the most gifted athlete in his school.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

"Most" and "more" are used with "gifted" to form the comparatives and superlatives. The forms "more gifted" and "most gifted" are commonly used to indicate a higher degree of natural ability or skill.

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

"Gifted" follows the regular pattern of using "more" and "most" for forming comparatives and superlatives.

Expressions with similar meanings to “more gifted”

Used to describe someone who has a higher level of natural ability or skill.

Example

The young pianist is more talented than anyone her age.

Used to indicate that someone has a higher level of expertise or proficiency.

Example

The chef is more skilled at cooking than the other staff members.

Expressions with similar meanings to “most gifted”

Used to describe someone who has the highest level of natural ability or skill.

Example

The actress is the most talented performer in the entire cast.

Used to indicate that someone has the highest level of expertise or proficiency.

Example

The surgeon is the most skilled in performing complex surgeries.

Using than with comparative “more gifted”

When using the comparative form "more gifted" to compare two people, you would use "than" to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "She is more gifted in music than in art." Here, "than" is used to show that the level of natural ability or skill in "music" is higher than the level in "art."

How can I use this expression in context?

“more gifted” and “most gifted” can be used in a variety of situations to compare speed.
  • 1Subjects

    He is more gifted in science than in history.

    He is more gifted in science than in history.

  • 2Sports

    She is the most gifted gymnast on the team.

    She is the most gifted gymnast on the team.

  • 3Arts

    The young painter is more gifted in abstract art than in realism.

    The young painter is more gifted in abstract art than in realism.

  • 4Professions

    He is the most gifted architect in the city.

    He is the most gifted architect in the city.

Related idioms and phrases

A natural talent

An innate ability or skill that someone possesses without much effort or training.

Example

She has a natural talent for playing the piano.

Born with a silver spoon

To be born into a wealthy or privileged family.

Example

He was born with a silver spoon and never had to worry about money.

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