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

Her dreams of becoming an accomplished singer seemed to die then and there. — Kyle Eustice, SPIN, 1 July 2026

His play has been more than enough to hold off two accomplished challengers as Spain moves forward to the round of 16. — ABC News, 2 July 2026

His mother was Ellen Maria Harrell Cantrell, an accomplished writer and musician. — Arkansas Online, 27 June 2026

Moritz was one of the most accomplished and respected independent producers of his generation. — Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 2 July 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