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

Were he to die, he wanted to leave behind a record of what he valued and experienced for his two young sons back home.

From The Wall Street Journal

This makes companies in the region experienced with restarting oil production, the analysts say.

From The Wall Street Journal

If you’re overworked, burned out or underpaid in an industry that has experienced a slowdown in hiring, you’ll likely be part of the latter group.

From MarketWatch

By the end of the study, only the PMH group experienced lower levels of parent stress, improved parenting behaviors, and a reduction in unhealthy eating among their children.

From Science Daily

People who have already experienced a stroke are naturally more likely to suffer another one.

From Science Daily

Related Words

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