experienced
/ɪkˈspɪəriənst/ (bre, ipa) · /ɪkˈspɪriənst/ (ame, ipa) · /ik-ˈspir-ē-ən(t)st/ (ame, mw)
experienced — adjective
- experiencedpositive
- more experiencedcomparative
- most experiencedsuperlative
1. having developed the skill and knowledge to do something well through having don
having developed the skill and knowledge to do something well through having done it repeatedly over a period of time.
Chef Zola is a highly experienced cook with twenty years of kitchen work behind her.
collocation: highly experienced + noun (role)
Gabriel wants to learn from an experienced lawyer before starting his own firm.
experienced + noun for a person with skill in a profession
The team chose Mizuki because she is the most experienced pilot in the company.
An experienced teacher knows how to explain difficult ideas using simple words.
Shirin is not experienced enough to manage such a large project on her own.
- skilled
More general term for having ability; does not necessarily imply long practice.
- seasoned
Informal tone; emphasizes a long period of practice, especially in a specific job or role.
- expert
Stronger; suggests a very high level of skill, often formally recognised.
- proficient
More formal; focuses on competence and ability to perform well.
- inexperienced
The direct opposite — lacking the practice or knowledge gained from doing something.
- novice
Describes someone who is new to an activity and still learning.
文法句型
experienced + noun
experienced in/at + noun/gerund
be/get + experienced
用法筆記
Gradable adjective — you can say more experienced, most experienced, very experienced, or highly experienced. Typically followed by a noun describing the role or activity (an experienced pilot) or by in/at + noun or gerund (experienced in managing teams). The preposition in is more common in professional or formal contexts; at is used for specific tasks.