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

• civilized
• couth
• cultivated
• cultured
• genteel
• polished
• refined

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

The accomplished jazz musician and arranger distinguished himself from his contemporaries with his willingness to span genres, jumping between R&B, pop, jazz, and rap in the 1980s alone. —Evan Minsker, Pitchfork, 4 Nov. 2024

Also an accomplished playwright, Nambi is developing multiple projects for Broadway. —Katie Campione, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2024

An accomplished swingman, Martinez made 16 starts and 26 relief appearances for the Padres in 2024, going 10-7 with a 3.10 ERA. —Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024

Madonna's son Rocco Ritchie is all grown up, and his proud mother shared a rare glimpse into his life as an accomplished painter. —Jade Gomez, People.com, 29 Oct. 2024

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