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acclaimed

adj.
US //əˈkɫeɪmd// UK //ɐklˈeɪmd// ac·claimed
  1. 1 highly praised (adj.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate

    publicly praised by many people or experts for being very good.

    widely celebrated or praised by critics and the public. Often used as an attributive adjective before a noun.

    Example

    The acclaimed director won several awards for her latest film about the war.

    Example

    The critically acclaimed novel explores the complexities of identity in a way that resonated with both scholars and casual readers alike.

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