seasoned — having a lot of experience in a particular job or activity
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having a lot of experience in a particular job or activity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsiːzənd/
Korean meaning: 경험이 풍부한, 노련한
Korean pronunciation: **시**즌드
Example Sentences
- The seasoned detective solved the case in just two hours.
- My grandmother's seasoned advice: 'Never trust a skinny chef!'
- This soup needs to be better seasoned - it tastes like water.
seasoned
ADJECTIVE//ˈsiːzənd//
having a lot of experience in a particular job or activity
Experienced chef saves the day
The seasoned detective's reasoned analysis reveals treason
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From the Old French 'saisonner' meaning 'to ripen' or 'to season', derived from Latin 'satio' (sowing/planting). The word originally referred to the proper time for planting or harvesting, later extending to adding seasonings to food, and metaphorically to gaining experience over time.
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📝Examples
“The seasoned detective solved the case in just two hours.”
“My grandmother's seasoned advice: 'Never trust a skinny chef!'”
“This soup needs to be better seasoned - it tastes like water.”
“As a seasoned procrastinator, I can finish a month's work in one night.”
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