acclaimed

UK/əˈkleɪmd/US/əˈkleɪmd/

adjectiveB2+Occasional — familiar, but not everyday · #11,249 of 15,258mostly written

Acclaimed means widely praised in public. Critically acclaimed, an acclaimed novel, acclaimed by critics.

Critically acclaimed is the fixed phrase and is doing quiet work, since it says the critics liked it and stops short of saying anybody bought it. It is praise reported rather than given.

Definitions of acclaimed

1adjectiveacclaimedWidely praised in public.B2+
“The acclaimed director won several awards for her latest film.”

acclaimed is a quality.

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acclaimed in the wild

Following a hiatus of 13 years, she made her film comeback with the drama Gulmohar followed by a critically acclaimed performance in Puratawn.
Sharmila Tagore
The group performs internationally and has been acclaimed by critics.
Grupo Corpo
After the resignation of Kamingoak, Calvin Pedersen, grandson of former MLA Red Pedersen, was acclaimed as MLA on 24 July 2020.
Kugluktuk (electoral district)
Additionally, the Beatles are the most acclaimed band, Dylan is the most acclaimed male solo artist, and Madonna is the most acclaimed female artist.
Acclaimed Music

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