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

Junior point guard Dylan Andrews, who missed the last two games because of a groin injury, practiced Tuesday and is considered questionable for the game against Idaho State.

From Los Angeles Times

Burning practices are still practiced today by Aboriginal communities in Australia, including for landscape management and cultural activities.

From Science Daily

He barely ever practiced law and spent his entire time in Congress as a political gadfly.

From Salon

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

Related Words

• adept
• proficient
• skilled