acclaimed
Met with applause
Acclaimed means publicly praised or celebrated.
Critics, audiences, or the general public acclaim works of art, performances, or achievements: an acclaimed novel, a critically acclaimed film, the acclaimed chef's new restaurant.
The word carries weight—something acclaimed has received significant recognition, not just casual approval.
Widely known and esteemed
- famousWidely known, much recognized
- distinguishedNotable and respected
- eminentHigh in rank, respected
- illustriousWidely admired for achievements
prominent · celebrated · noted · well-known · legendary · iconic · high-profile · reputable
Publicly honored or celebrated
- applaudedExpressed approval audibly
- celebratedWidely known and praised
- commendedExpressed approval of
- extolledPraised with enthusiasm
hailed · heralded · glorified · eulogized · touted · lionized · saluted · ballyhooed
Honor given for merit
- accoladeExpression of high esteem
- honorHigh regard, moral dignity
- tributeOffering of respect
- praiseExpression of approval
kudos · ovation · applause · commendation · medal · distinction · nomination · rave reviews
renowned
Widely known and esteemed
- famousWidely known, much recognized
- distinguishedNotable and respected
- eminentHigh in rank, respected
illustrious · prominent · celebrated · noted · well-known · legendary · iconic · high-profile · reputable · respected
lauded
Publicly honored or celebrated
- applaudedExpressed approval audibly
- celebratedWidely known and praised
- commendedExpressed approval of
extolled · hailed · heralded · glorified · eulogized · touted · lionized · saluted · ballyhooed · endorsed
award
Honor given for merit
praise · kudos · ovation · applause · commendation · medal · distinction · nomination · rave reviews · critical success
- Popularitypopular, fame, famous, trending, viral
- famefame, famous, celebrity, renown, famed
- reputationreputation, reputable, bad reputation, repute, disreputable
- endorsementsendorsement, spokesperson, recommendation, top pick, approval
- establishedestablished, recognized, accepted, acknowledged, confirmed
- positive wordsyes, good, great, excellent, wonderful
acclaimeddenounced
Publicly accused or condemned
condemned · reviled · vilified · criticized · excoriated
acclaimedobscure
Unknown to most
unknown · unrecognized · ignored · overlooked · unsung
- critically acclaimedPraised by professional reviewers
- critical acclaimPraise from reviewers
- international acclaimWidespread foreign praise
- undeserved acclaimPraise given without justification