acclaimed
acclaimed — adjective
1. publicly recognized and praised for being excellent, especially because of skill
publicly recognized and praised for being excellent, especially because of skill, talent, or high quality in creative or professional work
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]
Minho's latest exhibition is widely acclaimed for its imaginative use of light and color.
Christopher's acclaimed performance in the play earned him a major theater award.
The hospital has an acclaimed team of surgeons who specialize in heart operations.
- 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
- 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.