experienced

adjective

ex·​pe·​ri·​enced ik-ˈspir-ē-ən(t)st 

: made skillful or wise through experience : practiced

an experienced driver

Synonyms of experienced

• skilled
• adept
• skillful
• proficient
• expert
• practiced

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

Aside from sixth-year Ben Ford, who’s returning from an ACL tear, the most experienced player in the group is speedy junior Cam Bates. — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 26 July 2026

Entire categories of objections routinely raised by experienced defense attorneys were never made. — Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026

More severe damage may require machine polishing by an experienced detailer to level the surrounding clear coat. — Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 25 July 2026

The new guys in town Garcia is the most experienced of the new recruits. — Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 25 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

experience entry 1 + -ed entry 1

First Known Use

1541, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for experienced

• inexperienced

Kids Definition

experienced

adjective

ex·​pe·​ri·​enced ik-ˈspir-ē-ən(t)st 

: made skillful or wise through experience

an experienced driver