acclaim
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.
Examples
3 of 5She is an acclaimed chef who owns several Michelin-starred restaurants.
She is an acclaimed chef who owns several Michelin-starred restaurants.
The symposium featured a keynote speech by the acclaimed historian.
The symposium featured a keynote speech by the acclaimed historian.
Have you seen that acclaimed new show everyone is posting about?
Have you seen that acclaimed new show everyone is posting about?
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Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of the word 'clapping'. When someone is 'acclaimed', the public is 'clapping' for their 'claim' to fame.
Quick Quiz
The ______ novelist will be giving a lecture at the university this evening.
Correct!
The correct answer is: acclaimed
Examples
She is an acclaimed chef who owns several Michelin-starred restaurants.
everydayShe is an acclaimed chef who owns several Michelin-starred restaurants.
The symposium featured a keynote speech by the acclaimed historian.
formalThe symposium featured a keynote speech by the acclaimed historian.
Have you seen that acclaimed new show everyone is posting about?
informalHave you seen that acclaimed new show everyone is posting about?
The theory was first proposed in his acclaimed 1998 treatise on thermodynamics.
academicThe theory was first proposed in his acclaimed 1998 treatise on thermodynamics.
We are seeking a partnership with an acclaimed design firm to overhaul our brand identity.
businessWe are seeking a partnership with an acclaimed design firm to overhaul our brand identity.
Synonyms
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Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
to critical acclaim
receiving praise from professional critics
to universal acclaim
receiving praise from everyone
win acclaim
to earn praise and recognition
Often Confused With
Claimed means asserted or stated as a fact, while acclaimed means publicly praised.
Exclaimed refers to shouting or crying out suddenly, whereas acclaimed refers to receiving honor.
Usage Notes
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.
Common Mistakes
Learners often use the noun 'acclaim' where the adjective 'acclaimed' is required, such as saying 'an acclaim movie' instead of 'an acclaimed movie'.
Memory Tip
Think of the word 'clapping'. When someone is 'acclaimed', the public is 'clapping' for their 'claim' to fame.
Word Origin
From the Latin 'acclamare', which means 'to shout at' or 'to cry out in favor of'.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
The term is ubiquitous in entertainment marketing, particularly during the 'awards season' in the US and UK (the Oscars, BAFTAs).
Quick Quiz
The ______ novelist will be giving a lecture at the university this evening.
Correct!
The correct answer is: acclaimed
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