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

Wiggins is the most accomplished player the Heat added in the Butler trade, as he was selected as an NBA All-Star for the 2021-22 season and also had an important role on the Warriors’ NBA championship team that season. —Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2025

He’s built a compelling argument to go down as the most accomplished Canadian men’s hockey player of all time. —Chris Johnston, The Athletic, 19 Feb. 2025

With only an Oscar win standing between her and EGOT status, Erivo has become one of the most accomplished performers of her generation. —Shelby Stewart, Essence, 19 Feb. 2025

The 34-year-old is one of the more accomplished players in the league today and is certainly a smart basketball player. —Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 17 Feb. 2025

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