adj
eclipsed
Eclipsed (adj) means Overshadowed or surpassed by something greater in importance, achievement, or attention. Example: “Her early work was eclipsed by the success of her later novels.”
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Overshadowed or surpassed by something greater in importance, achievement, or attention.
"Her early work was eclipsed by the success of her later novels."
"The small local story was quickly eclipsed by national headlines."
How to use eclipsed
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMade to seem less important because something else drew more attention or achieved more.
Common pairings
eclipsed by
completely eclipsed
soon eclipsed
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What does “eclipsed” mean?
The word “eclipsed” means overshadowed or surpassed by something greater in importance, achievement, or attention. In plain terms, made to seem less important because something else drew more attention or achieved more.
How do you use “eclipsed” in a sentence?
Here is “eclipsed” used in a sentence: “Her early work was eclipsed by the success of her later novels.”
What part of speech is “eclipsed”?
“Eclipsed” is an adjective.
What is the meaning of eclipsed?
"eclipsed" (adj) means overshadowed or surpassed by something greater in importance, achievement, or attention.
