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

Silva asserted that most experienced creators who hone their focus on key brands and franchises know how to plug themselves in to the company’s priorities. — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 15 Aug. 2026

That has included adding experienced players, creating opportunities for younger talent and making difficult decisions on players who no longer fit the organization’s longer term plans ahead of the trade deadline. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026

Scott should get back to helping the Illini on the field this season as part of an experienced secondary that could be a strength of new coordinator Bobby Hauck’s 3-3-5 defense. — Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026

Jordyn Lehman, an FSU commit who is Winter Park’s most experienced player, scrambled for 31 digs to lead a defense that consistently challenged the Rams. — Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Aug. 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