adjective
- having skill or experience gained through repeated performance or training
Usage: British spelling; American spelling is ‘practiced’
Examples
- She is a practised pianist who has performed for decades.
- With his practised eye, the jeweler immediately spotted the fake diamond.
- The practised surgeon completed the operation in record time.
- Her practised movements showed years of dance training.
- He gave a practised smile to the reporters.
- The practised negotiator knew exactly what to say.
- With practised ease, she assembled the furniture.