acclaimed

[əˈkleɪmd]
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acclaim

An acclaimed person or thing is widely admired and respected by others.

When someone or something is considered top-notch, like a highly praised movie or a talented musician, they might get called "acclaimed". This usually means that critics, experts, or audiences are all saying great things about them. For example, an acclaimed author's latest book becomes a bestseller, or an acclaimed chef gets a Michelin star for their restaurant.

How common is "acclaimed"?

Word acclaimed is considered rare in modern English.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
Definitions

verb

  • To shout; to call out.

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adjective

  • Greatly praised or lauded, revered, highly respected.

    Example: Many critically acclaimed novels are not commercially successful.

Real examples of "acclaimed" in context

Bryan Cranston Fully Commits While Eating Spicy Wings | Hot Ones

Bryan Cranston Fully Commits While Eating Spicy Wings | Hot Ones

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from acclaimed Broadway performances, films that include 2013's Best Picture,

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Bob Odenkirk Has a Fire in His Belly While Eating Spicy Wings | Hot Ones

Bob Odenkirk Has a Fire in His Belly While Eating Spicy Wings | Hot Ones

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and an acclaimed performance as Jimmy McGill in Better Call Saul.

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Adam Scott Had to Reassure His Severance Co-Stars He Wasn't Doing Cocaine

Adam Scott Had to Reassure His Severance Co-Stars He Wasn't Doing Cocaine

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of the critically acclaimed series Severance.

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Elizabeth Olsen Feels Brave While Eating Spicy Wings | Hot Ones

Elizabeth Olsen Feels Brave While Eating Spicy Wings | Hot Ones

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She's an actress whose work includes everything from acclaimed indies like Wind River and Ingrid Goes West

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