experienced

US /ɪkˈspɪriənst/

UK /ɪkˈspɪəriənst/

A1

other

  • To have undergone or felt (something) in the past
  • To have something happen to you.
  • To have something happen to you

adjective

  • Having skill and knowledge gained by doing things
  • Having knowledge or skill in a particular field, especially gained over a period of time
  • Having skill or knowledge in a particular field
  • Having skill or knowledge as a result of experience.
  • Having a lot of knowledge or skill in a particular field.
  • Having a lot of knowledge or skill in a particular field.
  • Having a lot of experience of a particular type of activity.
  • Having skill or knowledge as a result of doing something for a long time.

verb

  • To gain knowledge by doing things
  • Having undergone or lived through a particular event or situation.

Examples

She's very experienced in looking after children.

The staff are all highly experienced.