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

Meet the Author Kristal Hartman is an accomplished health professional and passionate advocate for obesity awareness. —Kristal Hartman, Verywell Health, 19 July 2024

Vance has spoken highly of his wife in interviews, describing her as exceptionally intelligent and more accomplished than himself. —Nik Popli, TIME, 17 July 2024

Bird is a highly accomplished professional basketball player known for her WNBA career and international play. —Tanisha Bhat, Peoplemag, 16 July 2024

His wife Usha Vance is a highly accomplished attorney and daughter of Indian immigrants. —Mimi Montgomery, Axios, 16 July 2024

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