adj
experienced
ihk-SPEER-reernst
adj
1
Having gained skill or knowledge through practice over time.
"An experienced pilot handled the emergency landing calmly."
"You need an experienced lawyer for a case this complex."
How to Use Experienced
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSkilled or knowledgeable because you've done something for a long time.
Common pairings
highly experienced
experienced professional
Word Forms
more experienced comparative, most experienced superlative
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Etymology
From experience + the past-participle ending -ed.