accomplished

adjective

ac·​com·​plished ə-ˈkäm-plisht How to pronounce accomplished (audio)
-ˈkəm-
1
a
: proficient as the result of practice or training
an accomplished dancer
also : skillfully done or produced
an accomplished film
b
: having many social accomplishments
2
: established beyond doubt or dispute
an accomplished fact

Examples of accomplished in a Sentence

She has the confidence of an accomplished athlete. He is one of the school's most accomplished graduates.
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Arevalo, 34, is the most accomplished Salvadoran tennis player in history, male or female, and lives in Plantation. Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 29 Mar. 2025 The 19-year-old wild card won 6-2, 7-5 thanks to an accomplished display of power and precision, in particular on her lefty forehand and return of serve. Matias Grez, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2025 The accomplished costume designers will have some of their work on display at the event alongside peers like Milena Canonero, Catherine Martin, Sandy Powell and Jacqueline West with additional character costuming by Shirley Kurata. Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 27 Mar. 2025 But to his defenders, Khan Suri is an accomplished scholar whose research focuses on peacebuilding in the Middle East. Karina Tsui, CNN, 21 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for accomplished

Word History

Etymology

Middle English accomplysshed "fulfilled, highly educated or skilled," from past participle of accomplysshen "to accomplish"

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of accomplished was in the 15th century

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“Accomplished.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/accomplished. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

accomplished

adjective
ac·​com·​plished
-pisht
1
a
: skilled or polished through practice or training : expert
an accomplished pianist
b
: having done or achieved many good or important things
2
: shown or known to be true
an accomplished fact

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