Synonyms of acclaimed

acclaimed

verb

past tense of acclaim

as in praised

to declare enthusiastic approval of

she has long been acclaimed by the critics for her realistic acting

Synonyms & Similar Words

• praised
• applauded
• hailed
• saluted
• commended
• lauded
• touted
• accredited
• cheered
• endorsed
• cracked up
• recommended
• approved
• celebrated
• rose (to)
• favored
• ballyhooed
• clapped
• doffed one's hat to
• extolled
• eulogized
• bravoed
• supported
• rooted (for)
• overpraised
• emblazoned
• idolized
• sang
• adulated
• flattered
• belauded
• magnified
• glorified
• deified

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• knocked
• slammed
• panned
• disparaged
• criticized
• blamed
• belittled
• put down
• censured
• admonished
• rebuked
• reprobated
• reprimanded
• discommended
• excoriated
• reprehended
• reproached
• vilified
• reproved
• lambasted
• castigated
• chid
• skewered
• slagged
• keelhauled

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of acclaimed

The country contingent is led by Parker McCollum and Cole Swindell, both of whom are as acclaimed for their songwriting skills as well as for their performance skills. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 1 Aug. 2026

Kamayan moves next door Kamayan ATL, the joyful and widely acclaimed Filipino restaurant on Buford Highway, has relocated to a new space directly next to its original location. — Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 1 Aug. 2026

And Christopher Nolan’s universally acclaimed The Odyssey is projected to reach a similar milestone. — Kian Bakhtiari, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026

Over the next two decades, the series grew into a sprawling franchise that included prequels, Wolverine spinoffs, the Deadpool films and acclaimed standalone entries such as Logan. — Lily Brown, PEOPLE, 26 July 2026

The film was acclaimed for its satirical take on corporate America. — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 21 July 2026

The trio have been joined by Mia Threapleton (The Phoenician Scheme) as Mary Churchill and acclaimed Danny Huston (Wonder Woman) as General Groves as filming begins. — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 20 July 2026

Dismissed on its release, Possession has become recognized as one of the essential horror films of its era, acclaimed largely for its direction and Adjani’s frenzied performance — two elements that wouldn’t work without Neill’s grounding presence. — Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 14 July 2026

Pattinson joins the ranks, as does acclaimed Ivorian actor Isaach De Bankolé, who plays Farok, a disenchanted Fedaykin death commando (essentially, a former Atreides guard). — Jaeden Pinder, Rolling Stone, 8 July 2026