experienced

adjective

ex·​pe·​ri·​enced ik-ˈspir-ē-ən(t)st How to pronounce experienced (audio)
: made skillful or wise through experience : practiced
an experienced driver

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
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Part of his reasoning for his decision to leave out such experienced internationals from his Euros squad was to offer more players major tournament experience. Megan Feringa, New York Times, 10 July 2025 Duffy is also viewed as a capable leader and experienced politician who understands how Washington, DC, works. ArsTechnica, 10 July 2025 Apollo The Apollo Go (8/10, WIRED Recommends) is a great scooter for experienced pros and for newcomers. Simon Hill, Wired News, 10 July 2025 That type of resiliency is an admirable trait that McDaniel needs to find a way to carry over to the 2025 Dolphins, which are younger, less experienced, and has a leadership void to fill. Miami Herald, 10 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for experienced

Word History

First Known Use

1567, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of experienced was in 1567

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“Experienced.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/experienced. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.

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experienced

adjective
ex·​pe·​ri·​enced ik-ˈspir-ē-ən(t)st How to pronounce experienced (audio)
: made skillful or wise through experience
an experienced driver

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