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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Later in the day, someone older or more experienced might have excellent advice for you. Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 14 Nov. 2024 With plenty of novice and intermediate trails, though, the mountain is generally favored by locals and more experienced skiers for its high elevation with double black diamond trails and, of course, that deep natural snowfall. Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Nov. 2024 Arguably the most experienced actor in Beauty in Black’s cast, Ross starred as Private Frost in James Cameron’s Aliens (1986) and as Lieutenant Nathanson in ‘90s horror classic Wishmaster. Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 31 Oct. 2024 The firm is also hiring a very experienced partner in healthcare deals who is expected to join soon, a different person said. Luisa Beltran, Fortune, 31 Oct. 2024 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 2 Dec. 2024.

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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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