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acclaimed success

[ə-ˈklāmd ˈsək-ˌses]
noun phrasepl: acclaimed successes
sucesso aclamado
1. A notable achievement or favorable outcome that has received widespread praise, approval, and recognition from critics, audiences, or the public
The film was an acclaimed success at the international film festival, winning multiple awards.
O filme foi um sucesso aclamado no festival internacional de cinema, ganhando vários prêmios.
2. An accomplishment that is both commercially successful and critically praised
Her debut novel was an acclaimed success, topping bestseller lists while earning critical praise.
Seu romance de estreia foi um sucesso aclamado, liderando listas de best-sellers enquanto recebia elogios críticos.
NYC Slang
a total hit; a smash
Synonyms
critical successtriumphcelebrated achievementresounding successacclaimed achievement
Antonyms
failureflopfiascodisappointmentunsuccessful venture

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sucesso aclamado
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
sucesso aclamado
Common in media and entertainment contexts
Portugal
sucesso aclamado
Standard European Portuguese usage
General Brazilian
grande sucesso
More colloquial alternative

Related Idioms & Phrases

break the ice with acclaim
strike gold
knock it out of the park
hit paydirt
bask in success
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