experienced

[ ik-speer-ee-uhnst ]

adjective

1. wise or skillful in a particular field through experience:

   an experienced teacher.

   Synonyms: qualified, adept, versed, accomplished, veteran, practiced, expert, skilled

2. having learned through experience; taught by experience:

   experienced through adversity.

3. endured; undergone; suffered through:

   experienced misfortunes.

experienced

/ ɪkˈspɪərɪənst /

adjective

1. having become skilful or knowledgeable from extensive contact or participation or observation

Other Words From

• nonex·peri·enced adjective
• quasi-ex·peri·enced adjective
• unex·peri·enced adjective
• well-ex·peri·enced adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of experienced¹

First recorded in 1560–70; experience + -ed ²

Example Sentences

Soybeans have experienced two whole-genome duplication events throughout their history, both several millions of years ago.

From Science Daily

As the longtime CEO of the investment firm Cantor Fitzgerald, Lutnick is at least experienced at running a large organization so that appointment makes some sense.

From Salon

In Japan alone, 2,903 New Towns were built, but many experienced rapid population decline and aging in the 40 years after their development.

From Science Daily

The rich culture of these African and Caribbean communities can be experienced in restaurants, bars and cultural institutions.

From New York Times

But under his watch, Ghanaians also experienced an ailing economy and widespread power cuts.

From BBC

Related Words

• accomplished
• capable
• competent
• mature
• professional
• qualified
• seasoned
• skillful
• sophisticated
• trained
• veteran
• wise