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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Some of them are from other dimensions, some of them depict earlier, less experienced versions of a character. Rob Wieland, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025 Three Delta Air Lines flight attendants were injured after a flight from Quito, Ecuador, to Atlanta experienced turbulence, the airline company said. Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2025 Penza will rely on Ally Mannering, along with an experienced midfield. Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 16 Sep. 2025 Fortunately, by the end of the day, someone older or more experienced will dispense advice that gives you a warm feeling in your tummy. Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 16 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for experienced

Word History

First Known Use

1567, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 17 Sep. 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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