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January 10, 2019 Word of the Day

accomplished ˈkɑːmplɪʃt/ adjective
accomplished
ˈkɑːmplɪʃt/
adjective
The woman is an accomplished swimmer.
The woman is an accomplished swimmer.
Definition of ACCOMPLISHED

[more accomplished; most accomplished]

1 : very skillful : having or showing the skill of an expert

  • an accomplished [=expert] pianist/artist/writer

  • She has the confidence of an accomplished athlete.

  • an accomplished [=excellent] performance

2 : very successful : having done or achieved many good or important things

  • He is one of the school's most accomplished graduates.

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