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

Both accomplished artists specialize in chamber music and are known for their virtuosic, lyrical, yet powerful style, bringing their expertise to an enchanting program perfect for the Halloween season, according to a news release. —News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Oct. 2025

Saban, now 73 years old, retired at the top of his game, walking away as one of the most accomplished coaches in college football history. —Cole Sullivan, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025

Nonetheless, Reeves is quite accomplished at being very still. —Tim Grierson, Vulture, 18 Oct. 2025

His big brother, Leonard IV, was an accomplished Rio Linda player himself. —Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 17 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