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

So, who were the most accomplished Avs players in their younger days? —Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 28 Mar. 2026

And as an accomplished narrative filmmaker and documentarian, Loznitsa unveils deft homages to Jacques Tati and Roy Andersson, deadpan directors who reduce human behavior to its base movements. —Tim Grierson, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026

Warden Bob Markle was an accomplished sport fisherman, in demand as a guide for visiting dignitaries, and likely to be found fishing or hunting on off-duty time. —Dave Duffey, Outdoor Life, 26 Mar. 2026

This year’s festival, like the others, is anchored by three-team improv revues and by workshops with accomplished comedy writers and performers. —Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 23 Mar. 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