accomplished

[uh-kom-plisht]

adjective

1. completed; done; effected.

   an accomplished fact.

2. highly skilled; expert.

   an accomplished pianist.

3. having all the social graces, manners, and other attainments of polite society.

accomplished

/ əˈkʌm-, əˈkɒmplɪʃt /

adjective

1. successfully completed; achieved

2. expert; proficient

Other Word Forms

• superaccomplished adjective
• well-accomplished adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of accomplished¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English; accomplish + -ed ²

Example Sentences

These are all accomplished, beautiful works, but what stands out about Fra Angelico’s painting is its focus on the two main figures, and the intimacy and intensity of their exchange.

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If he does come back to coaching it will be with high expectations given what he accomplished in his latest job, which he hopes lasts another two weeks.

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It was also a task more easily advised than accomplished.

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Angelica, the more accomplished and sociable of the two sisters, and Eliza, loving and steadfast, had six adult siblings and were descended from a large, prosperous New York family of Dutch origin.

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Meaning, essentially, that no one who was experienced and accomplished was on duty anywhere—on the news desks, at the jail.

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Related Words

• adept 
• consummate 
• gifted 
• polished 
• proficient 
• skillful 
• talented 

When To Use

What does accomplished mean?

Accomplished is used to describe someone who has achieved many impressive things in life or in their career.The verb accomplish means "to carry out or finish an action—to complete what you set out to do." To accomplish a goal is to complete it.Some who is considered accomplished has accomplished a lot. The word is especially used to indicate that a person is very experienced, skilled, and perhaps awarded in their field. It is often paired with words for different professions or hobbies, as in accomplished pianist, accomplished surgeon, and accomplished baker.The word can also be used to describe a work that is considered a special achievement, as in His new album is an accomplished entry in his catalog of work.Example: Tina is an accomplished coder—you could learn a lot from her.