acclaimed

/əˈkleɪmd/ (bre, ipa) · /əˈkleɪmd/ (ame, ipa) · /ə-ˈklāmd/ (ame, mw)

acclaimed — adjective

1. publicly recognized and praised for being excellent, especially because of skill

1.形容詞B2
釋義

publicly recognized and praised for being excellent, especially because of skill, talent, or high quality in creative or professional work

例句

Diya is an acclaimed filmmaker whose documentaries have won several international awards.

attributive: acclaimed + noun (filmmaker)

The novel was acclaimed by critics from the moment it appeared in bookstores.

predicative: was acclaimed by [agent]

同義詞
  • praised

    simpler and less formal; 'praised' can describe any positive comment, while 'acclaimed' suggests widespread expert approval

  • celebrated

    similar in formality; 'celebrated' focuses on fame and renown, while 'acclaimed' emphasizes the quality of the praise received

  • renowned

    similar register; 'renowned' stresses being widely known, whereas 'acclaimed' stresses being enthusiastically praised

反義詞
  • criticized

    receiving negative instead of positive evaluation

  • unknown

    lacking the public recognition that 'acclaimed' implies

文法句型

acclaimed + noun (attributive)

be + acclaimed + optional (by/for) phrase

用法筆記

Often used to describe creative achievements such as films, books, or performances, but also applies to professionals, institutions, and products. Stronger than 'famous' or 'well-known' because it implies high-quality recognition rather than just popularity.

常見錯誤

❌The restaurant is very acclaimed in the local area.
✅The restaurant is very popular in the local area.
💡'acclaimed' implies formal recognition from experts or critics, not everyday popularity.
❌She is an acclaimed doctor who has been working for twenty years.
✅She is a respected doctor with twenty years of experience.
💡Experience alone does not make someone acclaimed; notable public praise is needed.