accomplished
/əˈkʌm.plɪʃt/adjective★Intermediate— highly skilled or successful
formal
Having achieved a high level of skill or success in a particular area
He is an accomplished chef with multiple Michelin stars.
This shows he has achieved great success in cooking.
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Often used to describe someone with exceptional ability in their profession or hobby.
Collocations
accomplished professionala highly skilled and successful workeraccomplished musiciana highly skilled and successful musician
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💡Pro Tip
Usage Tip
Use 'accomplished' to describe people who have achieved notable success in their field.
⚡Gold Rule
Formal Context
'Accomplished' is often used in formal or professional settings to describe someone's achievements.
📖Word Origin
From Middle English 'accomplisshed,' from Old French 'accomplir,' meaning 'to complete' or 'to fulfill.'
📝Usage Notes
Often used to describe people who have achieved significant success in their careers or hobbies. Can also describe tasks that have been completed successfully.
Word Breakdown
ac-
to, toward
prefix-complish
to complete
root-ed
past participle
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