Of a person, an achievement, etc.: having or showing general intelligence, skill, or aptitude; talented, clever. Cf. ability, n. 6, habile, adj. 4.

In 17th cent. frequently misused for ingenious: see ingenious, adj. 1–3. Obsolete.

Having abilities or talents of a specified kind; gifted, accomplished. Usually with modifying adverb. Cf. part, n.1 15. Obsolete.

Endowed with gifts (see gift, n.1 6); talented.

Endowed with talent or talents; possessing talent, gifted, clever, accomplished.