Experienced — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective verb /ik-ˈspir-ē-ən(t)st/ ex·pe·ri·enced

Meaning & Definition of Experienced

Experienced (adjective)

  1. made skillful or wise through experience, practiced

Experienced (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. having or showing exceptional knowledge, experience, or skill in a field of endeavor

    "for this delicate eye operation, seek out an experienced eye surgeon"

    similar: accomplished, ace, adept, compleat, complete, consummate, crack, crackerjack, educated, expert, good, great, master, masterful, masterly, practiced, professed, proficient, skilled, skillful, versed, veteran, virtuoso
    related: adroit, clever, deft, dexterous, handy, slick, sure-handed, gifted, talented, polished, refined, effective, effectual, efficient, workmanlike, able, capable, competent, employable, fit, fitted, habile, qualified, knowledgeable, schooled, taught, trained, tutored, all-around, well-rounded, long-term, old, multiskilled, multitalented
    opposite: amateur, amateurish, inexperienced, inexpert, jackleg, unprofessional, unseasoned, unskilled, unskillful
    near: incapable, incompetent, inept, unable, unfit, unfitted, unqualified, weak, artless, crude, rude, ineffective, ineffectual, inefficient, talentless, ungifted, untalented, ignorant, unschooled, untaught, untrained, untutored, beginning, green, inexperienced, new, raw, unseasoned, untested, untried, would-be, primitive, rough, unpolished, awkward, clumsy, ham-fisted, ham-handed, heavy-handed

Experienced (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to come to a knowledge of (something) by living through it

    "eventually we all have to experience the loss of a loved one"

    similar: endured, felt, had, knew, passed, saw, suffered, sustained, tasted, underwent, witnessed, went through
    related: encountered, met, accepted, received, assimilated, digested

Related Entry: Experience (verb)

Experience is a different word from Experienced. The synonyms below are for experience, not for experienced.

  1. to come to a knowledge of (something) by living through it

    "eventually we all have to experience the loss of a loved one"

    similar: endure, feel, have, know, pass, see, suffer, sustain, taste, undergo, witness, go through
    related: encounter, meet, accept, receive, assimilate, digest

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Experienced

The most common words with a similar meaning to Experienced:

accomplished, ace, adept, compleat, complete, consummate, crack, crackerjack, educated, expert, good, great, master, masterful, masterly, practiced, professed, proficient, skilled, skillful, versed, veteran, virtuoso, endured, felt, had, knew, passed, saw, suffered, sustained, tasted, underwent, witnessed, went through

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Experienced

Words with the opposite meaning of Experienced:

amateur, amateurish, inexperienced, inexpert, jackleg, unprofessional, unseasoned, unskilled, unskillful

Related Words for Experienced

adroit, clever, deft, dexterous, handy, slick, sure-handed, gifted, talented, polished, refined, effective, effectual, efficient, workmanlike, able, capable, competent, employable, fit, fitted, habile, qualified, knowledgeable, schooled, taught, trained, tutored, all-around, well-rounded

Near Antonyms of Experienced

incapable, incompetent, inept, unable, unfit, unfitted, unqualified, weak, artless, crude, rude, ineffective, ineffectual, inefficient, talentless, ungifted, untalented, ignorant, unschooled, untaught, untrained, untutored, beginning, green, new, raw, untested, untried, would-be, primitive

Origin & Etymology of Experienced

experience:1 + -ed:1

First known use: 1541

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Experienced

Frequently Asked Questions about Experienced

What does "Experienced" mean?

"Experienced" means made skillful or wise through experience, practiced. As an an adjective and a verb, it is defined as: made skillful or wise through experience, practiced. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Experienced"?

Other words for "Experienced" include accomplished, ace, adept, compleat, complete, consummate, crack and crackerjack. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Experienced" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Experienced"?

There are 75 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Experienced". Common alternatives include accomplished, ace, adept, compleat, complete, consummate, crack, crackerjack, educated and expert.

What is the opposite of "Experienced"?

Antonyms of "Experienced" include amateur, amateurish, inexperienced, inexpert, jackleg, unprofessional, unseasoned and unskilled. Near antonyms include incapable, incompetent, inept and unable.

How do you use "Experienced" in a sentence?

Examples of "Experienced" in a sentence: "for this delicate eye operation, seek out an experienced eye surgeon"; "eventually we all have to experience the loss of a loved one".

Is "Experienced" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Experienced" can be used as an adjective and a verb, depending on the context.

Is "Experienced" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B1-level word, "Experienced" is typical of Cambridge B1 Preliminary (PET), IELTS band 4.0–5.0, TOEFL iBT 42–71, PTE Academic 43–58, TOEIC Listening & Reading 550+.

How do you pronounce "Experienced"?

"Experienced" is pronounced /ik-ˈspir-ē-ən(t)st/ and divided into syllables as ex·pe·ri·enced.