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accomplished

uh-KUHM-plihsht

Accomplished (adj) means highly skilled, especially through training or practice. Example: “She is an accomplished violinist who has performed on major stages worldwide.”

adj
1
Highly skilled, especially through training or practice.
"She is an accomplished violinist who has performed on major stages worldwide."
"He's an accomplished chef with over twenty years of experience."
2
Already completed or achieved.
"By the time the deal was accomplished, both sides were exhausted from negotiating."

How to Use Accomplished

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSkilled and experienced, or (less commonly) already done.

Common pairings
an accomplished musician an accomplished writer

Word Forms

more accomplished comparative, most accomplished superlative

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “accomplished” mean?

The word “accomplished” means highly skilled, especially through training or practice. In plain terms, skilled and experienced, or (less commonly) already done.

How do you pronounce “accomplished”?

“Accomplished” is pronounced uh-KUHM-plihsht (/əˈkɑm.plɪʃt/ in IPA).

How do you use “accomplished” in a sentence?

Here is “accomplished” used in a sentence: “She is an accomplished violinist who has performed on major stages worldwide.”

What part of speech is “accomplished”?

“Accomplished” is an adjective.

Is “accomplished” a common word?

“Accomplished” is a fairly common word in modern English.

How many meanings does “accomplished” have?

“Accomplished” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: highly skilled, especially through training or practice.

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