accomplished
Americanadjective
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completed; done; effected.
an accomplished fact.
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highly skilled; expert.
an accomplished pianist.
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having all the social graces, manners, and other attainments of polite society.
adjective
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successfully completed; achieved
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expert; proficient
Usage
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.
Other Word Forms
- superaccomplished adjective
- well-accomplished adjective
Etymology
Origin of accomplished
First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English; accomplish + -ed 2
Example Sentences
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“This was the plan and we accomplished it,” said the 6-foot guard from Camarillo, who likely will be the third player of Mexican heritage to play in the WNBA.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026
They are due to loop around the Moon early next week -- a feat not accomplished in more than 50 years.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
I also gave genuine consideration to Everton's James Garner as a 'bolter' making a late dash for inclusion after an accomplished England introduction, a midfielder who can also play right-back.
From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026
“What Pakistan has accomplished is that the impression and image of isolation has been replaced by it being center stage.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026
“Well, I’m a big fan of you and what you and Patience have accomplished today,” Maria said.
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
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