C1 adjective Neutral

acclaim

/əˈkleɪmd/

Describes someone or something that has received strong public praise, enthusiastic approval, or critical recognition. It is most commonly used to qualify artists, their works, or professionals who have achieved high status through widespread appreciation.

Ejemplos

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1

She is an acclaimed chef who owns several Michelin-starred restaurants.

She is an acclaimed chef who owns several Michelin-starred restaurants.

2

The symposium featured a keynote speech by the acclaimed historian.

The symposium featured a keynote speech by the acclaimed historian.

3

Have you seen that acclaimed new show everyone is posting about?

Have you seen that acclaimed new show everyone is posting about?

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
acclaim
Verb
acclaim
Adjetivo
acclaimed
Relacionado
acclamation
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Truco para recordar

Think of the word 'clapping'. When someone is 'acclaimed', the public is 'clapping' for their 'claim' to fame.

Quiz rápido

The ______ novelist will be giving a lecture at the university this evening.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: acclaimed

Ejemplos

1

She is an acclaimed chef who owns several Michelin-starred restaurants.

everyday

She is an acclaimed chef who owns several Michelin-starred restaurants.

2

The symposium featured a keynote speech by the acclaimed historian.

formal

The symposium featured a keynote speech by the acclaimed historian.

3

Have you seen that acclaimed new show everyone is posting about?

informal

Have you seen that acclaimed new show everyone is posting about?

4

The theory was first proposed in his acclaimed 1998 treatise on thermodynamics.

academic

The theory was first proposed in his acclaimed 1998 treatise on thermodynamics.

5

We are seeking a partnership with an acclaimed design firm to overhaul our brand identity.

business

We are seeking a partnership with an acclaimed design firm to overhaul our brand identity.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
acclaim
Verb
acclaim
Adjetivo
acclaimed
Relacionado
acclamation

Colocaciones comunes

critically acclaimed praised by professional reviewers
highly acclaimed very strongly praised
internationally acclaimed recognized and praised worldwide
widely acclaimed praised by many people
much-acclaimed frequently praised

Frases Comunes

to critical acclaim

receiving praise from professional critics

to universal acclaim

receiving praise from everyone

win acclaim

to earn praise and recognition

Se confunde a menudo con

acclaim vs claimed

Claimed means asserted or stated as a fact, while acclaimed means publicly praised.

acclaim vs exclaimed

Exclaimed refers to shouting or crying out suddenly, whereas acclaimed refers to receiving honor.

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Notas de uso

Use 'acclaimed' as an adjective to describe people or things that have already established a high reputation. It is stronger than 'popular' because it implies a level of quality recognized by experts or the public at large.

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Errores comunes

Learners often use the noun 'acclaim' where the adjective 'acclaimed' is required, such as saying 'an acclaim movie' instead of 'an acclaimed movie'.

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Truco para recordar

Think of the word 'clapping'. When someone is 'acclaimed', the public is 'clapping' for their 'claim' to fame.

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Origen de la palabra

From the Latin 'acclamare', which means 'to shout at' or 'to cry out in favor of'.

Patrones gramaticales

usually used attributively (before a noun) often modified by adverbs like 'critically' or 'widely' non-gradable in most contexts (one is usually either acclaimed or not)
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Contexto cultural

The term is ubiquitous in entertainment marketing, particularly during the 'awards season' in the US and UK (the Oscars, BAFTAs).

Quiz rápido

The ______ novelist will be giving a lecture at the university this evening.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: acclaimed

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