acclaimed

adjective
UK: /əˈkleɪmd/
US: /əˈkleɪmd/

  1. Praised enthusiastically and publicly; widely recognized and admired.

    1. The acclaimed artist's work is now showing. [ ] [ ]
    2. The play was highly acclaimed for its original script and stellar cast. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

celebrated esteemed renowned
acclaimed transitive-verb

  1. To give praise or approval; to recognize someone or something as outstanding.

    1. The crowd acclaimed the hero. [ ] [ ]
    2. Critics acclaimed her performance as a triumph of acting. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "acclaimed" is /əˈkleɪmd/ in British English and /əˈkleɪmd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "acclaimed": celebrated, esteemed, renowned.

Example usage of "acclaimed": "The acclaimed artist's work is now showing.". More examples on the page.