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accomplished
/əˈkʌm.plɪʃt/
highly skilled or successful
She is an accomplished pianist who has performed worldwide.
This means she is highly skilled and successful in her field.
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.
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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