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

Kyle Schwarber launched three home runs, including two in the third inning, while Bryce Harper completed the cycle to add yet another achievement to his accomplished career. —Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 21 June 2026

One of the most accomplished individuals in Tech’s sports history, Hall coached the Yellow Jackets from 1994 through 2025, earning ACC coach of the year honors five times. —Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 19 June 2026

The eldest son of the late Bob Marley, Ziggy Marley is a charismatic performer and an accomplished singer, songwriter and band leader. —George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 June 2026

His wife was known locally as an accomplished artist. —Samantha Cookinham, NBC news, 19 June 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