practiced 1 of 2

adjective

ˈprak-təst How to pronounce practiced (audio)
variants also practised
Definition of practicednext
1
as in skilled
having or showing exceptional knowledge, experience, or skill in a field of endeavor a simple dish that any practiced chef should be able to produce even blindfolded

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2
as in virtuoso
accomplished with trained ability a highly practiced performance of a classic ballet

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practiced

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verb

variants also practised
past tense of practice
as in exercised
to do over and over so as to become skilled in order to play the guitar well, you need to practice fingering every single day

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Recent Examples of practiced
Adjective
Seoul, South Korea — The week before Close Your Eyes stepped onto the stage for their first-ever solo concert, the seven members moved in practiced formation across a basement rehearsal studio in Seoul’s Gangnam district. — Rebecca Cairns, CNN Money, 19 Feb. 2026 Like a practiced preacher, Jim is slowly, methodically leading his congregation—speaking cryptically but with conviction as the music begins to swell. — Literary Hub, 14 Jan. 2026
Verb
It can be learned, practiced, and serve you well in many ways beyond shouting answers to the TV. — Hanna Rosin, The Atlantic, 20 Aug. 2026 The New London office policy, one practiced across the state, was described in a case that reached the Supreme Court after Moore’s conviction. — Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for practiced
Recent Examples of Synonyms for practiced
  1. skilled
  2. virtuoso
  3. exercised
  4. adept
  5. skillful
  6. repeated
  7. proficient
  8. expert
Adjective
  • Arteta is clearly skilled at fostering a sense of togetherness and unity among the squad.
    — James McNicholas, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Industrial bet Australia expects the broader AUKUS effort to create thousands of skilled jobs in South Australia.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of skilled
Adjective
  • The 2003 recording that appears on 2009’s The Live Anthology box set is eight minutes long, with a virtuoso performance by keyboardist Benmont Tench on the lengthy instrumental bridge.
    — Al Shipley, SPIN, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The visual essay below features virtuoso examples of the techniques that designers have used to replicate the ideals of classical dress over the years, including draping, pleating, twisting, and wrapping.
    — Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 16 July 2026
Definition of virtuoso
Verb
  • After the Ligue 1 club exercised his purchase option, Ansu Fati joined Monaco permanently for €11 million, which is the next biggest sale.
    — Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
  • People who have not exercised regularly and who have chronic medical conditions or physical limitations should consult with their healthcare provider about what level and type of exercise is appropriate for them.
    — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of exercised
Adjective
  • MongoDB is more adept at handling larger troves of data versus its rival, and its system is easier to use for builders, per Bank of America.
    — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2026
  • That came in 2014-15, in a year where the richest opportunistically pilfered a couple of less wealthy clubs who had shown themselves highly adept at scouting and youth development.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of adept
Adjective
  • Fortunately, her protégées—her grandnieces and other female students in the village—are skillful artists in their own right.
    — Marisol Delarosa, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Rogers is a skillful campaigner who might continue to capitalize on this strategy.
    — Michael Traugott, The Conversation, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of skillful
Verb
  • In response to the episode, on August 18, Reuters reported that OpenAI had since slowed down the development of some of its AI models and took steps to strengthen safeguards so the attack would not be repeated.
    — Edward Segal, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
  • The gun was stolen, according to county court records, though that detail is not repeated in his federal charging documents.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of repeated
Adjective
  • The actor is a longtime fan of anime and manga and is also extremely proficient in martial arts.
    — Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 20 Aug. 2026
  • In the Douglas County School District, the share of students proficient in language arts and math both trended upward, though only the math result reached significance.
    — Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of proficient
Adjective
  • Psychological research has shown that cognitive errors can arise in any domain, even by the most expert experts.
    — Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Sullivan said that there would be more expert testimony both from the defense and Commonwealth and that closing arguments could come on Monday or Tuesday.
    — Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 20 Aug. 2026
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