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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Lopez hired experienced prospectors from Mexico to bring up more gold. Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025 Yet the events of this week demonstrate the limits of those efforts, raising uncomfortable questions about whether any part of the United States — even the wealthiest, best prepared and most experienced — can truly adapt to wildfires made worse by a hotter climate. Christopher Flavelle, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025 Redshirt sophomore Ice Brady — the most experienced active forward on the roster — started the first 12 games of the season, but Auriemma replaced her with 6-foot-5 center Jana El Alfy after the team returned from its holiday break against Providence on Dec. 29. Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 10 Jan. 2025 Whether a stargazing novice or an experienced amateur astronomer, you’ve probably been tempted to buy a monocular. Jamie Carter, Space.com, 9 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for experienced 

Word History

First Known Use

1567, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 20 Jan. 2025.

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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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