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Definition of acclaimed

acclaimed

/əˈkleɪmd/
ac · claimed
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• adjective

1

Publicly and enthusiastically praised; widely celebrated for excellence or achievement.

Example

"The acclaimed director will present her newest documentary at the international film festival next month."

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• Rhymes for acclaimed

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accidental
accidentally
acclaim
acclaimed
acclamation
acclimate
acclimation

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the verb acclaim, which entered English in the 14th century from the Latin verb acclamare, meaning 'to cry out at' or 'to shout approval,' combining ad- ('toward') and clamare ('to cry out').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Acclaimed. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/acclaimed
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