adj
eclipsed
adj
1
Overshadowed or surpassed by something greater in importance, achievement, or attention.
"Her early work was eclipsed by the success of her later novels."
"The small local story was quickly eclipsed by national headlines."
How to Use Eclipsed
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMade to seem less important because something else drew more attention or achieved more.
Common pairings
eclipsed by
completely eclipsed
soon eclipsed
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Her early work was _____ by the success of her later novels.