experienced

adjective

ex·​pe·​ri·​enced ik-ˈspir-ē-ən(t)st How to pronounce experienced (audio)
: made skillful or wise through experience : practiced
an experienced driver

Examples of experienced in a Sentence

The job calls for someone who is more experienced. for this delicate eye operation, seek out an experienced eye surgeon
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She’s experienced motherhood, which seems to have been totally traumatizing. Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2024 Lower-income individuals without such benefit of experienced tax attorneys struggle to learn of these reporting requirements, especially since tax is not due. Guinevere Moore, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024 Attach your iPad to the rower’s frame to access Aviron’s programming that’s designed to challenge beginners and experienced rowers alike. Suzy Forman, SELF, 25 Oct. 2024 Covering all of this has been our indefatigable team of experienced reporters and editors in Washington, D.C.; New York City; and around the world. Sam Jacobs, TIME, 24 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for experienced 

Word History

First Known Use

1567, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of experienced was in 1567

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“Experienced.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/experienced. Accessed 6 Nov. 2024.

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experienced

adjective
ex·​pe·​ri·​enced ik-ˈspir-ē-ən(t)st How to pronounce experienced (audio)
: made skillful or wise through experience
an experienced driver

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