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critical acclaim
/ˈkrɪtɪkəl əˈkleɪm/CRIT·i·cal ac·CLAIM
high praise from professional critics
Examples
“The film received critical acclaim for its innovative storytelling.”
“Despite mixed box-office returns, the play earned critical acclaim.”
“Her debut novel won critical acclaim and several literary awards.”
Band 8 sentence
“Although it disappointed at the box office, the novel adaptation was met with unanimous critical acclaim for its fidelity to the source material.”
Collocations
- receive critical acclaim
- widely/strongly/overwhelmingly acclaimed
Word family
Common mistakes
a critical acclaim→critical acclaim
very critical acclaim→great critical acclaim / widespread critical acclaim
Say it for a higher band
5praise→6recognition→7+critical acclaim
Synonyms
praise
critical recognition
Easily confused
popular acclaim
“The singer achieved popular acclaim after the televised performance.”
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