practiced
/ˈpɹæktɪst/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Meaning · English
skillful, proficient, knowledgeable or expert as a result of practice
Adjective
Examples
[T]he driver was delayed there by a skimpy little woman with a thin piping voice practised in the art of defeating escape from it by a ceaseless stream of gabble.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “practiced” mean?
skillful, proficient, knowledgeable or expert as a result of practice
Is “practiced” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.