experienced

adjective

ex·​pe·​ri·​enced ik-ˈspir-ē-ən(t)st 

: made skillful or wise through experience : practiced

an experienced driver

Synonyms

• accomplished
• ace
• adept
• compleat
• complete
• consummate
• crack
• crackerjack
• educated
• expert
• good
• great
• master
• masterful
• masterly
• practiced
• practised
• professed
• proficient
• skilled
• skillful
• versed
• veteran
• virtuoso

Examples of experienced in a Sentence

The job calls for someone who is more experienced.

for this delicate eye operation, seek out an experienced eye surgeon

Recent Examples on the Web

That hesitation stems from the growing realization that the threat landscape now makes failure almost inevitable, regardless of how experienced or skilled a CISO may be. —Beenu Arora, Forbes, 13 Sep. 2024

My experience has not only deepened my understanding of myself, but also inspired me to extend my practice with new partnerships and collaborations with experienced therapists, shamans and wellness practitioners. —Sonia Singh, Rolling Stone, 13 Sep. 2024

The selection features debut and sophomore feature films alongside more experienced directors. —Zac Ntim, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2024

But finding the right sounds, words, and phrases in the moment can be a stumbling block for even the most experienced lovers. —Hanna Lustig, Glamour, 12 Sep. 2024

Word History

Etymology

experience entry 1 + -ed entry 1

First Known Use

1567, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

experienced

adjective

ex·​pe·​ri·​enced ik-ˈspir-ē-ən(t)st 

: made skillful or wise through experience

an experienced driver