accomplished

adjective

ac·​com·​plished ə-ˈkäm-plisht How to pronounce accomplished (audio)
-ˈkəm-
Synonyms of accomplishednext
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

Examples of accomplished in a Sentence

She has the confidence of an accomplished athlete. He is one of the school's most accomplished graduates.
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In addition to her icon status as a singer, dancer and performer, Beyoncé is also an accomplished businesswoman. Rebecca Aizin, PEOPLE, 29 Dec. 2025 Meanwhile, the Royals enhanced their bullpen by adding relievers Alex Lange, Nick Mears and Matt Strahm to an accomplished unit. Kansas City Star, 28 Dec. 2025 If that happens, there will be a big push for the Vikings to add an accomplished veteran as a backup, especially given McCarthy’s injury history. Alec Lewis, New York Times, 25 Dec. 2025 Honoring 10 accomplished women Congratulations to the 10 women who were honored recently at The Little Red Dress Event, presented by the Dade County Alumnae Chapter of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority and the Dade Deltas Foundation. Bea L. Hines, Miami Herald, 23 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for accomplished

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of accomplished was in the 15th century

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“Accomplished.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/accomplished. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.

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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

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