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/
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
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🎤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.
Breakdown
season (from Latin satio, time/period) + -ed (past participle suffix indicating state or condition) = seasoned (experienced over a period of time)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝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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