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

The centenarian company, renowned for exporting American storytelling, has transformed into a media and experiential giant, capturing and reflecting the country’s traditions and ideals of optimism, ambition, and invention across the eras, and influencing popular culture globally. —Charlotte Hu, Time, 8 Jan. 2026

Plimsoll Productions, the division of ITV Studios specializing in natural history documentaries and live events, has launched Plimsoll Immersive to develop experiential content for AR, VR and AI wearables. —Andrew McGowan, Variety, 8 Jan. 2026

Even dessert is becoming experiential. —Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Jan. 2026

Chillhouse, though, will still operate independently under its own C-suite and corporate team, keeping its same brand voice, identity and experiential flagship in SoHo, per a release. —Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 6 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