experiential

adjective

ex·​pe·​ri·​en·​tial ik-ˌspir-ē-ˈen(t)-shəl 

: relating to, derived from, or providing experience : empirical

experiential knowledge

experiential lessons

experientially

ik-ˌspir-ē-ˈen(t)-sh(ə-)lē 

adverb

Synonyms

• empirical
• empiric
• existential
• experimental
• objective
• observational

Examples of experiential in a Sentence

possesses the kind of experiential knowledge that is gained only from a long and eventful life

Recent Examples on the Web

These moves underscore the strategic importance British brands place on combining digital prowess with tangible retail experiences, reflecting shifting consumer expectations and the growing value of experiential shopping. —Brin Snelling, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025

Netflix is getting serious about its Netflix House experiential entertainment effort, unveiling extensive details about its first two locations in Pennsylvania and Texas, and planning a third location in the heart of Las Vegas set to open in 2027. —Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 17 June 2025

These changes are part of the company’s larger Dream Big strategy, a cross-functional vision to reimagine the next era of growth for Bloomingdale’s through innovation, creativity and experiential retail. —Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 16 June 2025

The festival will have three stages dedicated to movement, mindfulness and experiential offerings, including meditation; a HIIT, or high-intensity interval training, workout; yoga, Pilates, cardio dance and trampoline classes; pickleball and silent disco. —Point Loma-Ob Monthly, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 June 2025

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from New Latin experientiālis, from Latin experientia experience entry 1 + -ālis -al entry 1

First Known Use

1658, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for experiential

• equipotential
• geopotential
• jurisprudential
• nonresidential
• overpotential
• confidential
• differential
• inessential
• inferential
• pestilential
• quintessential
• unessential