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acclaimed

 

[ əˈkleɪmd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

highly praised

Acclaimed means to be highly praised or recognized for one's achievements or qualities. It is used to describe something that has received a lot of positive attention and approval.

Synonyms

applauded, celebrated, commended, lauded, praised

Examples of usage

  • The movie was acclaimed by critics and audiences alike.
  • She is an acclaimed author, known for her compelling storytelling.
  • The restaurant is acclaimed for its delicious cuisine.
  • His performance in the play was acclaimed as outstanding.
  • The artist's work is widely acclaimed for its creativity and originality.

Translations

Translations of the word "acclaimed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 aclamado

🇮🇳 प्रशंसित

🇩🇪 gefeiert

🇮🇩 diakui

🇺🇦 визнаний

🇵🇱 uznany

🇯🇵 称賛された

🇫🇷 acclamé

🇪🇸 aclamado

🇹🇷 övgüyle anılan

🇰🇷 칭송받는

🇸🇦 مُشَادٌ بِهِ

🇨🇿 uznávaný

🇸🇰 uznávaný

🇨🇳 受到好评的

🇸🇮 priznan

🇮🇸 verðlaunaður

🇰🇿 мойындалған

🇬🇪 აღიარებული

🇦🇿 tanınmış

🇲🇽 aclamado

Etymology

The word 'acclaimed' originates from the Middle English word 'aclamen', which means to shout or acclaim. Over time, the term evolved to represent the act of praising or recognizing someone or something for their excellence. The concept of acclaiming or applauding someone's achievements has been a part of human culture for centuries, with the word 'acclaimed' capturing this essence of recognition and praise.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,076, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.