Meaning & use

accomplished

adjective·Academic

Highly skilled at a particular activity, usually through years of practice and success.

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She is an accomplished pianist who has performed in concert halls across Europe.

The team hired an accomplished engineer to lead the new project.

A note on using this word

Accomplished emphasizes proven skill and achievement, stronger than simply describing someone as good at something.

Words with a similar meaning

skilledproficient

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