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 Words From

• nonex·peri·enced adjective
• quasi-ex·peri·enced adjective
• unex·peri·enced adjective
• well-ex·peri·enced adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of experienced¹

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

Example Sentences

“With President Trump, the Middle East experienced historic levels of peace and stability. Strength prevents wars. Iran’s money was cut off which prevented their funding of global terror,” he said.

From BBC

Hoover quickly created a new management structure and gathered a core of officers experienced in various aspects of supply.

From Los Angeles Times

“About 20% experienced nothing at all. The rest experienced one or more symptoms mildly while 15-20% were experiencing it to a severe degree.”

From BBC

He said he cared deeply about his patients - like other pharmacy teams - but he has never experienced a situation as desperate as this.

From BBC

Worcester Crown Court heard graphic details of the suffering experienced by young macaques in Indonesia - with the footage sold to people around the world.

From BBC

Related Words

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