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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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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Cite this Entry

“Accomplished.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/accomplished. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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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