Experienced: meaning, definitions and examples

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experienced

 

[ ɪkˈspɪərɪənst ]

Adjective
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adjective

work

Having knowledge or skill in a particular area gained over time; seasoned.

Synonyms

knowledgeable, proficient, seasoned, skilled

Examples of usage

  • She is an experienced teacher who has been working in this school for over 10 years.
  • The company is looking for an experienced software developer to join their team.
Context #2 | Adjective

life

Having knowledge or skill as a result of previous exposure or practice; familiar with a particular situation or activity.

Synonyms

knowledgeable, practiced, seasoned, skilled

Examples of usage

  • She is experienced in traveling to different countries and knows how to handle various situations.
  • His experienced approach to problem-solving helped the team overcome many challenges.

Translations

Translations of the word "experienced" in other languages:

🇵🇹 experiente

🇮🇳 अनुभवी (Anubhavi)

🇩🇪 erfahren

🇮🇩 berpengalaman

🇺🇦 досвідчений

🇵🇱 doświadczony

🇯🇵 経験豊富な (Keiken hōfuna)

🇫🇷 expérimenté

🇪🇸 experimentado

🇹🇷 deneyimli

🇰🇷 경험이 많은 (Gyeongheom-i maneun)

🇸🇦 ذو خبرة (dhu khibra)

🇨🇿 zkušený

🇸🇰 skúsený

🇨🇳 有经验的 (Yǒu jīngyàn de)

🇸🇮 izkušen

🇮🇸 reyndur

🇰🇿 тәжірибелі (täjiribeli)

🇬🇪 გამოცდილი (gamotsdili)

🇦🇿 təcrübəli

🇲🇽 experimentado

Etymology

The word 'experienced' originated from the Latin word 'experientia' which means 'trial, experiment, or practical knowledge'. It has been used in the English language since the late 16th century. The term emphasizes the importance of knowledge and skill gained through practice and exposure to various situations.

See also: experiences, experiential, experientialism, experientially, inexperience, inexperienced.

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,806, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.