practiced

or prac·tised

[ prak-tist ]

adjective

1. skilled or expert; proficient through practice or experience:

   a practiced hand at politics.

2. acquired or perfected through practice:

   a practiced English accent.

Other Words From

• non·practiced adjective
• well-practiced adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of practiced¹

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

Example Sentences

Foster said his specialists have practiced with wet balls in preparation for the conditions they might encounter.

From Los Angeles Times

Davis said he practiced in goggles on Tuesday.

From Los Angeles Times

“I wasn’t very well practiced at that point at telling my story and finding words. So I had a very physical reaction.”

From BBC

Then we were put in small groups, us newbies paired with experienced returners, and we practiced our dialogues, and it was incredibly awkward-feeling.

From Salon

“We practiced hard at Georgia, we take game reps at practice, so now it’s just transitioning over here and continuing that, but taking it to another notch.”

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• adept
• proficient
• skilled