# acclaimed

/əˈkɫeɪmd/ (US) · /ɐklˈeɪmd/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/acclaimed
Updated: 2026-06-20

## Senses

### 1. highly praised

adjective · CEFR B2

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

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

- The acclaimed director won several awards for her latest film about the war.
- The critically acclaimed novel explores the complexities of identity in a way that resonated with both scholars and casual readers alike.

## Examples

- She is an acclaimed author of children's books.
- The acclaimed director received a standing ovation after the premiere of his latest documentary.
- Despite being an acclaimed masterpiece today, the novel was initially met with confusion by critics who were unprepared for its non-linear narrative structure.

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