experienced

American  

[ik-speer-ee-uhnst] / ɪkˈspɪər i ənst /

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.

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experienced British  

/ ɪkˈspɪərɪənst /

adjective

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

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Other Word Forms

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

Etymology

Origin of experienced

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

Example Sentences

Several venues will be familiar to fans who experienced the last Rugby World Cup in Australia in 2003, including Adelaide Oval and Brisbane Stadium where a combined 16 games will take place.

From Barron's

The firm didn’t conduct a similar survey immediately after the U.S. election, but experienced a rise in inquiries afterward, about 80% of which progressed into formal applications for citizenship or residency programs, he said.

From Barron's

Beutner, in a statement, asked for privacy, saying his family had experienced ‘the unimaginable loss of our beloved daughter.’

From Los Angeles Times

The Foundation for Aviation Safety says documents show that the plane experienced system failures from its very first day in service for Air India.

From BBC

Lululemon has experienced a number of setbacks recently, including mounting pressure from founder Chip Wilson to make changes to reverse its “loss of cool.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• accomplished
• capable
• competent
• mature
• professional
• qualified
• seasoned
• skillful
• sophisticated
• trained
• veteran
• wise