Accomplished — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective verb /ə-ˈkäm-plisht/ ac·com·plished

Meaning & Definition of Accomplished

Accomplished (adjective)

  1. proficient as the result of practice or training; also, skillfully done or produced
  2. having many social accomplishments
  3. established beyond doubt or dispute

Accomplished (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. having or showing a taste for the fine arts and gracious living

    "a year as an exchange student in Europe had transformed the tomboy into an accomplished young woman"

  2. having or showing exceptional knowledge, experience, or skill in a field of endeavor

    "an accomplished performance of a difficult violin concerto"

    "a delicate eye operation that only the most accomplished surgeon would attempt"

  3. not capable of being challenged or proved wrong

    "it is an accomplished fact that 10th century Norsemen established settlements in Newfoundland"

Accomplished (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to carry through (as a process) to completion

    "you've accomplished your assigned task with your usual efficiency"

Related Entry: Accomplish (verb)

Accomplish is a different word from Accomplished. The synonyms below are for accomplish, not for accomplished.

  1. to carry through (as a process) to completion

    "you've accomplished your assigned task with your usual efficiency"

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Accomplished

The most common words with a similar meaning to Accomplished:

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Accomplished

Words with the opposite meaning of Accomplished:

Near Antonyms of Accomplished

Origin & Etymology of Accomplished

Middle English accomplysshed "fulfilled, highly educated or skilled," from past participle of accomplysshen "to accomplish"

First known use: 15th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Accomplished

What does "Accomplished" mean?

"Accomplished" means proficient as the result of practice or training; also, skillfully done or produced. As an an adjective and a verb, it is defined as: proficient as the result of practice or training; also, skillfully done or produced. It has 4 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Accomplished"?

Other words for "Accomplished" include civilized, couth, cultivated, cultured, genteel, polished, refined and ace. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Accomplished" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Accomplished"?

There are 148 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Accomplished". Common alternatives include civilized, couth, cultivated, cultured, genteel, polished, refined, ace, adept and compleat.

What is the opposite of "Accomplished"?

Antonyms of "Accomplished" include barbaric, barbarous, philistine, uncivilized, uncultured, ungenteel, unpolished and unrefined. Near antonyms include ignorant, illiterate, uneducated and unlettered.

How do you use "Accomplished" in a sentence?

Examples of "Accomplished" in a sentence: "a year as an exchange student in Europe had transformed the tomboy into an accomplished young woman"; "an accomplished performance of a difficult violin concerto"; "a delicate eye operation that only the most accomplished surgeon would attempt".

Is "Accomplished" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Accomplished" can be used as an adjective and a verb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Accomplished"?

"Accomplished" is pronounced /ə-ˈkäm-plisht/ and divided into syllables as ac·com·plished.

What is the origin of the word "Accomplished"?

"Accomplished" comes from Middle English accomplysshed "fulfilled, highly educated or skilled," from past participle of accomplysshen "to accomplish". First known use: 15th century.