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Synonyms

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.
experienced British  
/ ɪkˈspɪərɪənst /

adjective

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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

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.

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Example Sentences

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Derby Homes said it valued the perspective of those who had experienced homelessness and acknowledged their concerns.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

The struggles Lesch experienced on the diamond did not follow him into academia.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

Only participants consuming caffeine experienced reduced anxiety along with better attention and alertness.

From Science Daily • May 3, 2026

Replit is fairly easy, too, but it lets more experienced users multitask.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

This Every-Other Friday was the worst one Bat had ever experienced, because it meant that it would be three days until he saw the skunk kit again.

From "A Boy Called Bat" by Elana K. Arnold

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