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

For a young actress weathering a public firestorm, the guidance of experienced colleagues clearly made an impression. —Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2026

Baker gives the Dolphins their most experienced cornerback, a player who started six games for the Colts in 2023 and nine and 10 for the Titans the past two seasons. —Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2026

Gipson and Mitchell will provide experienced depth in their respective position rooms. —Mike Kaye march 12, Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2026

Sheffey started 68 games in her career before transferring to TCU and gives the Horned Frogs a valuable luxury of having an experienced guard off the bench. —Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Mar. 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