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experienced Definition

ex·peri·enced (-ənst)

adjective

  1. having had much experience, as in a particular occupation or activity
  2. having learned from experience; made wise, competent, etc. by experience

experienced Synonyms

experienced

modif.

skilled, practiced, accomplished, versed, well-versed, qualified, able, skillful, knowing, trained, wise, expert, veteran, matured, seasoned, mature, with a good background, mellowed, mastered, old, rounded, conversant, familiar with, sophisticated, worldly-wise, worldly, to hell and back*, knowing the score*, knowing the ropes*, in the know*, having been around*, having been through the mill*, broken in*; see also able 2.

Antonyms new*, apprentice*, beginning.

experienced Usage Examples

Adjective complement with noun phrase

want: You want someone experienced that will do an excellent job for you.

Modifies a noun

  • diver: He was a far more experienced diver than I was.
  • adviser: You should discuss with an experienced adviser the best ways to avoid abuse of your enduring power of attorney.
  • practitioner: DIY 3 projects are aimed at both emergent and experienced practitioners and will take place in London and the South East.
  • consultant: Let Coddan ' experienced tax consultants optimize your tax position today!
  • rider: Experienced riders will ride for 5 hours 15 minutes.
  • engineer: We are looking for an experienced Engineer with a background in instrumentation design.

Modifying Another Word

  • vastly: Their line up was vastly experienced Aussie Jon Filan between the sticks ( the sticks of metal, that is!
  • suitably: Closure of the Map Department on Saturdays may be necessary if suitably experienced staff are not available.
  • highly: A highly experienced team led by a recognized expert in the field will prepare these reports.
  • hugely: They're hugely experienced, enthusiastic, supportive and good at what they do.
  • extremely: It has been my role to fulfill my new diaconal ministry within the parish, under the direction of an extremely experienced parish priest.
  • very: Dario said, " Tony is a very experienced player who has played at a very high level.

Used with adjective complement

  • seek: They seek experienced ASIC Engineers to design, verify and implement their products.
  • become: As you become more experienced, you can use shorter strokes and begin to move together, since each rower needs less space.

Preposition: in

business: Background Experienced in business and consultancy, with a long history in representing passengers ' views to the transport industry.

Preposition: by

people: Wider action to address barriers to volunteering experienced by disabled people is described elsewhere in this report.