adjective
made skillful or wise through practice
an experienced sales executive
Synonyms: old, old-time, practical, practiced, seasoned, skilled, versed, vet, veteran; compare proficient
Related Word: broken in; accomplished, skillful; expert, qualified; old-line, wise
Idioms: having been around, knowing the score ( or the ropes)
Contrasted words: apprentice, beginning, freshman, green, new, novice, raw, untested, untried
Antonyms: experienceless, inexperienced