Monday, January 16, 2017

Collocations of ADV+ADJ (Intelligence/ ability)

gifted adj.
VERBS be
ADV. exceptionally, extremely, highly, immensely, prodigiously, supremely, very | undeniably | naturally a naturally gifted sportswoman | uniquely | precociously | academically, athletically, intellectually, musically academically gifted children
PREP. at He's very gifted at maths. | in gifted in the art of healing | with Their helpers are gifted with amazing powers of patience.

talented adj.
VERBS be, seem, sound
ADV. exceptionally, extraordinarily, extremely, highly, hugely, immensely, incredibly, outstandingly, really, supremely, truly, very an extraordinarily talented designer Some of these young musicians are hugely talented. | not particularly | quite | precociously a precociously talented youngster | artistically, musically

promising adj.
VERBS be, look, seem, sound
ADV. extremely, highly, particularly, very | hardly The outlook is hardly promising. | quite

source: Online OXFORD Collocation Dictionary

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