experienced

American  

[ik-speer-ee-uhnst] / ɪkˈspɪər i ənst /

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.

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experienced British  

/ ɪkˈspɪərɪənst /

adjective

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

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Other Word Forms

• nonexperienced adjective
• quasi-experienced adjective
• unexperienced adjective
• well-experienced adjective

Etymology

Origin of experienced

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

Example Sentences

"Retire and rehire" schemes are designed to retain experienced officers who leave to access their pension.

From BBC

Nike has now experienced sales declines in China for seven straight quarters, and the current one, ending May 31, could be even worse.

From The Wall Street Journal

He too was left on the bench, though, as Clarke stuck with his more experienced central options.

From BBC

Tuchel will have the vast majority of his squad already fixed in his mind and those certain selections form an experienced bedrock he will count on at the World Cup.

From BBC

Typical increases in mortgage payments would remain "modest in comparison to those experienced in recent years, as most mortgagors were already on higher rates" the Bank said.

From BBC

Related Words

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