Word adjective
acclaimed
adj.
US /əˈkɫeɪmd/ UK /ɐklˈeɪmd/ ac·claimed
Definition
- 01 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.
Simple“The acclaimed director won several awards for her latest film about the war.”
In context“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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Real-world usage
“The group had been told Rylance was an acclaimed actor and the artistic director of Shakespeare’s Globe – “nobody knew what the Globe was!”, Raymond laughs.”
“These stories are brought to life through the cinematic lens of acclaimed film-maker and Kamilaroi man Ivan Sen.”
This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Frequent
Updated