acclaimed
UK: əˈkleɪmd | US: əˈkleɪmd
adj. widely praised or recognized for excellence
vt. past tense of "acclaim" (to praise enthusiastically or publicly)
The word "acclaim" originates from Latin acclamare (ad- "to" + clamare "shout"), meaning "to shout approval." Over time, it evolved into Middle English aclame, retaining the core idea of vocal praise. The suffix "-ed" marks it as a past participle, giving "acclaimed" its adjectival sense of being celebrated. The morpheme "claim" preserves its Latin root meaning of vocal expression, while "ac-" (from ad-) reinforces directionality.
The film was acclaimed by critics for its innovative storytelling.
She is an acclaimed author with multiple literary awards.
His research paper was acclaimed at the international conference.
The chef's new restaurant has been widely acclaimed.
Despite being acclaimed, the novel sold modestly.