accomplished

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

Synonyms

• cultured
• civilized
• polished
• cultivated
• educated

Examples of accomplished in a Sentence

She has the confidence of an accomplished athlete.

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

Recent Examples on the Web

But for the faithful and the curious, here is a work of hypnotically accomplished form and legitimate depth. —Sam Bodrojan, IndieWire, 7 Sep. 2025

The recent acquisitions of Skyy Moore and Marquez Valdes-Scantling have boosted the 49ers’ depth, but Jennings is their most accomplished wide receiver target entering the season, especially on tough, third-down throws. —Matt Barrows, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025

Funny, poignant, heartwarming, and endlessly surprising, Stuffed is an accomplished and playful take on what an original independent musical can be. —Matt Grobar, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025

McGrane, who is also an accomplished painter, is hands-on with each project, taking the time to get to know his clients in order to deliver a truly bespoke design. —Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 3 Sep. 2025

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

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