- past participle of experience.
- past tense form of experience.
experienced
Americanadjective
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wise or skillful in a particular field through experience.
an experienced teacher.
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having learned through experience; taught by experience.
experienced through adversity.
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endured; undergone; suffered through.
experienced misfortunes.
adjective
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of experienced
First recorded in 1560–70; experience + -ed 2
Explanation
Someone experienced has first-hand knowledge of something. A 10-year veteran is an experienced baseball player. Experience is time you spend doing or learning something. If you've had a job as a welder, you have welding experience. When someone is described as experienced, it means they have first-hand knowledge about something. An experienced teacher has been teaching for years. An experienced writer has written many books or articles. An experienced soldier has been in the field for a while. People who are experienced tend to be wise: they know what they're talking about.
Example Sentences
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Participants experienced fewer awakenings during the night, reported feeling better in the morning, and showed brain wave patterns associated with a smoother transition into sleep.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 6, 2026
Chaudhry says the company experienced firsthand the power of AI to disrupt cyber defenses.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026
Although the infrastructure is ready, actual launch campaigns have experienced technical delays.
From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026
According to the fire department, one person experienced minor injuries and was taken to a local hospital.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 4, 2026
Throckmorton was more than an experienced photojournalist: he was a skilled diver.
From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler
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