adj
acclaimed
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adj
1
Widely praised and admired.
"Her debut novel was acclaimed by critics around the world."
"He is an acclaimed surgeon known for pioneering a new heart procedure."
How to Use Acclaimed
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishGiven a lot of public praise, usually by critics or experts.
Common pairings
critically acclaimed
internationally acclaimed
widely acclaimed
Word Forms
more acclaimed comparative, most acclaimed superlative
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Her debut novel was _____ by critics around the world.