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

Having broken on to the scene at 16, Yamal is also more experienced - especially at the highest level of European football.

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“Together, we can enhance how music is made, consumed, experienced and shared,” Shulman said in a statement.

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Previously known as Clear Channel Communications, the company has experienced the dark side of automation and programming centralization.

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"Is Farage saying here that around 20 people who go on the record, who either experienced or witnessed this kind of abuse, are we all lying?" he asked.

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The broader tech market has experienced a pullback in recent weeks as worries mount over the sustainability of AI capital expenditures at hyperscalers.

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• accomplished 
• capable 
• competent 
• mature 
• professional 
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• skillful 
• sophisticated 
• trained www.thesaurus.com
• veteran 
• wise