practiced

Or prac·tised

[prak-tist]

adjective

1. skilled or expert; proficient through practice or experience.

   a practiced hand at politics.

2. acquired or perfected through practice.

   a practiced English accent.

Other Word Forms

• nonpracticed adjective
• well-practiced adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of practiced¹

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

Example Sentences

At an English class at the temple on Sunday, several drivers practiced introductions and reviewed highway signs and regulatory signs.

From BBC

In person, “Baltimore’s practiced elegance frames a fierce pride and a sometimes brutal intellect, softened only by his insistence that professional criticism be leavened by personal respect.”

From Los Angeles Times

Stafford, 37, practiced the last few weeks after sitting out training camp and several weeks because of a back issue.

From Los Angeles Times

Instead, the 43-year-old Zhao led the packed Palm Theater in a meditative “ritual” she and her cast had practiced throughout the shoot, from before the script was even written until the final day on set.

From Los Angeles Times

Related crafts, including piano tuning and restoration, are practiced by more people, Ms Lewis says, adding that without pianos being made these skills could also be at risk.

From BBC

Related Words

• adept 
• proficient 
• skilled