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Definition of experienced

experienced

/ɪkˈspɪr.i.ənst/
ex · pe · ri · enced
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• adjective

1

Having gained knowledge, skill, or proficiency in a particular field or activity through direct observation, practice, or participation over time.

Example

"The hospital hired an experienced surgeon to lead the new cardiology department."

2

Wise, worldly, or mature as a result of broad exposure to life and its challenges.

Example

"As an experienced traveler, she remained calm when the connecting train was canceled."

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• Nearby Words

expensively
expensiveness
experience
experienced
experiential
experiment
experimental

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 16th century from the noun and verb 'experience' plus the participial suffix '-ed', ultimately tracing back to Latin experientia ('a trial, proof, or experiment'), from experiri ('to try or test').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Experienced. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/experienced
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