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

Mary is one of the most experienced Olympic commentators ever and a master storyteller. —Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 6 Feb. 2026

First came Cam Ward, then Carson Beck and, in this cycle, the Hurricanes yet again snatched another experienced signal caller from the portal, Darian Mensah. —Noah White, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2026

When crossing intersections, ride perpendicular to tram lines, as bike tires can easily get stuck in them, sending even the most experienced riders flying over the handlebars. —Georgina Ustik, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Feb. 2026

One of the most experienced guards in the college game missed five of his six field goal attempts and finished with no assists. —Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 5 Feb. 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