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

• empirical
• empiric
• 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

Others speculated that the site would become an experiential business, like the bars, restaurants and mini golf courses around Golden 1 Center that draw foot traffic from Sacramento Kings games. —Sacbee.com, 10 July 2025

Another shining example of the unique approach of an experiential hotel is a hotel bordering Joshua Tree National Park in California. —Rafi Golberstein, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025

Here's a look at a few: COSI, the Center for Science and Industry: This Columbus museum is a nationally esteemed science center that inspires interest in science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics (STEAM) topics through an experiential, hands-on brand of learning. —Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025

An eye-watering amount, to be sure, but in today’s experiential economy, one that foodies are dying to get in on. —Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 30 June 2025

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

1658, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for experiential

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