acclaimedac‧claimed /əˈkleɪmd/ adjective 
The book has been widely acclaimed by teachers and pupils. His work was critically acclaimed (=praised by people who are paid to give their opinion on art, music etc).
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- "The West Wing" is one of the most critically acclaimed TV series in the USA.
- Her work on finding a cure for cancer has been widely acclaimed by her colleagues in the medical profession.
- Paul Simon's solo career has resulted in a string of highly acclaimed albums.
- It started late last year with two critically acclaimed gigs in London.
- She dies in 1963, years before the critically acclaimed work was being adapted for the silver screen.
- Shortly afterwards, his defeated opponent Ali reappeared and was in turn acclaimed caliph.
- The result is an exciting and innovative marriage of the old and the new, and a widely acclaimed architectural success.
- We are foremost in research and have an acclaimed information service.
Longman Language Activatorto be praised in newspapers or by many people
if something gets a good press , it is praised in the newspapers, on television etc: · I haven't read it yet, but I know her latest novel got a very good press.· Eastern European cars have never really had a good press in this country.
informal if something such as a new book, film, or play gets rave reviews , it is praised a lot in newspapers and magazines: · Her roles in "Miami Vice" and "A Room with a View" got rave reviews.· Despite getting rave reviews, the film was not a box office hit.
if something such as a film, performance, or achievement is acclaimed , it is praised publicly by people who have a lot of knowledge about that subject: highly acclaimed: · Paul Simon's solo career has resulted in a string of highly acclaimed albums.widely acclaimed: · Her work on finding a cure for cancer has been widely acclaimed by her colleagues in the medical profession.critically acclaimed (=praised by critics): · "The West Wing" is one of the most critically acclaimed TV series in the USA.
praised a lot by many people: · They run a much-praised restaurant in Soho.· The Beatles' album "Sergeant Pepper" was much praised when it first came out.
if something or someone new is hailed as something, they are praised a lot and are called something very good: · She is being hailed as the new Marilyn Monroe.· The new peace agreement is being hailed as a major breakthrough.· When it was first introduced, the birth control pill was hailed as a wonder drug.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY The book has been widely acclaimed by teachers and pupils. His work was critically acclaimed (=praised by people who are paid to give their opinion on art, music etc).COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES The play was critically acclaimed (=praised by critics) when it opened in London last month.COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADVERB
publicly praised by a lot of peoplehighly/widely/universally acclaimed The book has been widely acclaimed by teachers and pupils. His work was critically acclaimed (=praised by people who are paid to give their opinion on art, music etc). The play was critically acclaimed (=praised by critics) when it opened in London last month.· I find the seats just as comfortable as the highly acclaimed Rover items, while rear passengers enjoy greater legroom.· Also of widebody design is Dunlop's highly acclaimed Revelation.
The book has been widely acclaimed by teachers and pupils. His work was critically acclaimed (=praised by people who are paid to give their opinion on art, music etc).