experienced

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adjective

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

experienced

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past tense and past participle of experience entry 2

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Examples of experienced in a Sentence

Adjective The job calls for someone who is more experienced. for this delicate eye operation, seek out an experienced eye surgeon
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Adjective
Gallup found no difference in scam victimization rates by age, and experienced professionals have been duped as well. — Muskaan Arshad, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026 Two experienced military observers described a silent craft that performed abrupt maneuvers before disappearing. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026 Over the years Holt has interviewed political candidates on both sides of the aisle and is an experienced political debate moderator. — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2026 The Jets have the home-field advantage in the rivalry game and have more experienced veterans on the roster while in the second year of coach Glenn’s regime, as Miami is in its first year under coach Jeff Hafley. — David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for experienced

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

experience entry 1 + -ed entry 1

First Known Use

Adjective

1541, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of experienced was in 1541

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experienced
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“Experienced.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/experienced. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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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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