adjective
seasoned
SEE-zuhnd
adjective
1
Experienced and skilled through long practice.
"A seasoned traveller, she packed her bags in ten minutes flat."
"The company brought in a seasoned negotiator to close the deal."
2
Of food, having had salt, herbs, or spices added.
"The fries came lightly seasoned with sea salt."
How to Use Seasoned
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither "experienced from years of doing something" (a seasoned pro) or "flavoured with spices" (seasoned food).
Common pairings
a seasoned veteran
well seasoned
seasoned professional
Word Forms
more seasoned comparative, most seasoned superlative
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