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 of accomplished

• 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

Head chef and owner Diego Briones has created an accomplished, light-hearted menu with hero European ingredients such as white asparagus, accompanied by more unusual combinations like coconut and green papaya. —Jaymi McCann, TheWeek, 8 May 2026

The stunning, not to mention way accomplished architect happens to be Dominican, like Hernandez’s dad. —Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 8 May 2026

Abghari was an accomplished vocal artist and a voice professor at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs. —Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 8 May 2026

Combining the elements of compelling camera composition and movement in continuous close ups as well as beautifully accomplished technocrane work fully exploring the film’s characters emotional journey through joy and crisis was powerful. —Matthew Carey, Deadline, 7 May 2026

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