EXPERIENCED

adj. 1 adept, skilled, skilful, accomplished, practised, proficient, knowledgeable, knowing, wise, sage, sagacious, shrewd, prepared, (well-)informed, trained, (well-)versed, expert, master, masterly, qualified, professional, competent, efficient, capable, au fait; Slang on the ball, US savvy She is an experienced surgeon 2 mature, seasoned, sophisticated, battle-scarred, seasoned, veteran; Slang in the know, US savvy We need an experienced leader