accomplished

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adjective

ac·​com·​plished ə-ˈkäm-plisht 

-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

accomplished

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past tense and past participle of accomplish

Synonyms of accomplished

Adjective

• cultured
• civilized
• polished
• cultivated
• educated

Examples of accomplished in a Sentence

Adjective

She has the confidence of an accomplished athlete.

He is one of the school's most accomplished graduates.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Get a little fancy and head to a reservation at Perry Street Chophouse, an elegant steakhouse known for its prime cuts, fresh seafood, and accomplished beverage program. — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2026

Tolbert, the team’s most accomplished receiver, was a healthy scratch the first two games. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2026

Martin, who started his career as a content creator, is an accomplished actor, most recently starring in Hulu’s Not Suitable for Work. — Giovana Gelhoren, InStyle, 24 Sep. 2026

Today, with support from his adoptive family, Champ is an accomplished therapy dog who shows others how to persevere when life throws unexpected curveballs. — Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

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

First Known Use

Adjective

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

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