experiential

adjective

ex·​pe·​ri·​en·​tial ik-ˌspir-ē-ˈen(t)-shəl 

: relating to, derived from, or providing experience : empirical

experiential knowledge

experiential lessons

experientially

ik-ˌspir-ē-ˈen(t)-sh(ə-)lē 

adverb

Synonyms of experiential

• empirical
• observational
• objective
• experimental

Examples of experiential in a Sentence

possesses the kind of experiential knowledge that is gained only from a long and eventful life

Recent Examples on the Web

Starboard’s 2026 strategy leans into partnership, culture and experiential momentum, while Harding+ is building a more systematized retail model around emotion, data, and innovation. —Kevin Rozario, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026

Programming will include experiential IP zones, world premiere anime screenings, fan meet-and-greets, limited-edition collectibles, industry panel discussions, and dedicated exhibition space for emerging Hong Kong creators. —Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 19 Jan. 2026

The plan is for Ghee’s expertise in marketing, experiential branding and culture to combine with the PlayersTV media ecosystem of streaming video, news and features. —Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 19 Jan. 2026

What Shyne focuses on in this quiet, experiential preamble is not the who, the where, or the why of this person’s passing. —David Fear, Rolling Stone, 17 Jan. 2026

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from New Latin experientiālis, from Latin experientia experience entry 1 + -ālis -al entry 1

First Known Use

1691, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for experiential

• equipotential
• geopotential
• jurisprudential
• nonresidential
• overpotential
• confidential
• differential
• inessential
• inferential
• pestilential
• quintessential
• unessential