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practiced
When used as an adjective, this word often carries a subtle hint of artificiality or calculation. It describes a behavior that is so polished it may feel performative or insincere, such as a practiced laugh or a practiced gesture of modesty. As a verb, the word shifts between the mechanical act of repetition for improvement and the broader act of exercising a professional license. The former is about the process of learning, while the latter is about the application of a lifelong career.
意味
Expert or proficient at a particular activity through regular exercise or experience.
"She gave a practiced smile to the cameras, hiding her nervousness."
To have performed an activity or exercise repeatedly in order to improve or maintain one's proficiency.
"He had practiced the piano piece for hours before the recital."
To have carried out a professional vocation or habit.
"She had practiced law in the city for over twenty years."