experienced

[ik-speer-ee-uhnst]

adjective

1. wise or skillful in a particular field through experience.

   an experienced teacher.

   Synonyms: qualified, adept, versed, accomplished, veteran, practiced, expert, skilled

2. having learned through experience; taught by experience.

   experienced through adversity.

3. endured; undergone; suffered through.

   experienced misfortunes.

experienced

/ ɪkˈspɪərɪənst /

adjective

1. having become skilful or knowledgeable from extensive contact or participation or observation

Other Word Forms

• nonexperienced adjective
• quasi-experienced adjective
• unexperienced adjective
• well-experienced adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of experienced¹

First recorded in 1560–70; experience + -ed ²

Example Sentences

Montgomery was highly experienced in wilderness survival and a former scoutmaster himself.

From Los Angeles Times

But the loss of experienced England international Nikita Parris was a blow and I still think they need time to allow their relatively young squad time to progress.

From BBC

The company plans to keep its five currently functioning BurnBot RXs in the family, where their experienced technicians and wildland firefighters will use them to complete wildfire risk reduction work across the state.

From Los Angeles Times

She said the scheme gives young people who have experienced trauma "the best second chance at life" but parents "feel real fear" about the changes.

From BBC

The trust had carried out "comprehensive clinical reviews of surgery" by Hopper, "including engaging an experienced independent clinical expert to review decisions to operate", they said.

From BBC

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