precocious
adjective
1. characterized by an exceptionally early development of intelligence or maturity.
- a precocious child
- a precocious achievement
Similar word(s): intelligent, advanced
2. appearing or developing early
- precocious flowers appear before the leaves as in some species of magnolias
Similar word(s): early
Sentences with precocious as an adjective:
- The precocious child began reading the newspaper at age four.