precocious

adjective
UK: /prɪˈkəʊ.ʃəs/
US: /prɪˈkoʊ.ʃəs/

  1. A precocious child shows intelligence or skill at a young age.

    1. She was a precocious girl, reading early.
    2. His precocious talent for music became apparent when he was four years old.

  2. Showing unusually early development or maturity, especially in mental ability.

    1. He is a precocious student, far ahead of his peers.
    2. The precocious young artist had her first gallery showing at the age of seven.

Synonyms

advanced gifted mature early

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "precocious" in English means: A precocious child shows intelligence or skill at a young age., Showing unusually early development or maturity, especially in mental ability..

The phonetic transcription of "precocious" is /prɪˈkəʊ.ʃəs/ in British English and /prɪˈkoʊ.ʃəs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "precocious": advanced, gifted, mature, early.

Example usage of "precocious": "She was a precocious girl, reading early.". More examples on the page.