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

Today, the brand has expanded into a broader wellness offering, including electrolyte drinks, run clubs, and other experiential offerings. —Felysha Walker, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2026

Area 15 is a mixed-use experiential playground, offering up an impressive assortment of retail, dining, nightlife and immersive activities. —Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 9 Mar. 2026

Validating the framework A Unitree G1 humanoid robot was used for experiential training to assess the framework’s impact. —Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 6 Mar. 2026

Our clients are generally professionals seeking experiential luxury. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Mar. 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