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

• civilized
• couth
• cultivated
• cultured
• genteel
• polished
• refined

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

The Real Madrid legend is one of the most accomplished players of his generation and a serial winner. —Ajay Rose, New York Times, 18 June 2025

Tom Brady is by far the most accomplished player to have worn a New England Patriots uniform. —Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2025

By dismantling a longstanding advisory board made up of accomplished scientists and replacing all of them with Kennedy’s own picks, the Trump administration risks sending a message that ideology will replace evidence in informing public health policy. —Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025

And find ways to feel accomplished and realize your own return on investment, or else the grind won’t be worth it. —Jessica Sibley, Time, 9 June 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