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

• 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

Conversely, a bad offensive line can hurt even the more accomplished players. —Jake Ciely, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025

It’s being designed by Isay Weinfeld, who has worked with JHSF on past projects and is among Brazil’s most accomplished contemporary architects, known for incorporating nature into his designs. —David Moin, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2025

Announcements are expected in Q1 2026 and a wider casting process to assemble a diverse and accomplished ensemble has begun. —Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2025

The accomplished producer was born in Houston and befriended the late Pimp C in high school. —Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 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