precocious

(adjective)

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.