If someone or something is acclaimed, they are praised enthusiastically. She has been acclaimed for the TV drama `Prime Suspect' He was acclaimed as England's greatest modern painter The group's debut album was immediately acclaimed a hip hop classic. + acclaimed ac·claimed She has published six highly acclaimed novels
Acclaim is public praise for someone or something. Angela Bassett has won critical acclaim for her excellent performance = praise. to praise someone or something publicly. praise for a person or their achievements