acclaimed
/əˈkleɪmd/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Meaning · English
Greatly praised or lauded, revered, highly respected.
Adjective
Examples
Many critically acclaimed novels are not commercially successful.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
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Common questions
What does “acclaimed” mean?
Greatly praised or lauded, revered, highly respected.
Is “acclaimed” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
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