Pronunciation

/səʊfəˈstɪʃəd/

Definitions

Noun

A sophisticated person or thing is highly developed, advanced, or having a high level of refinement, knowledge, or culture. It can also refer to something complex or intricate.

Verb

To sophisticate means to make someone more knowledgeable, experienced, or worldly, often by exposing them to new ideas or sophistication.

Phrases

• “Displaying sophisticated taste”
• “A sophisticated palate”
• “A sophisticated approach to problem-solving”

Example Sentences

• Noun: “She was impressed by the sophisticated art collection at the museum.”
• Verb: “The course sought to sophisticate the students with complex theories and concepts.”
• Adjective: “His sophisticated understanding of global politics made him a valuable contributor to the debate.”

Synonyms

• Cultured
• Erudite
• Astute
• Sophisticatedly
• Refined
• Cultivated
• Knowledgeable
• Advanced

Antonyms

• Simple
• Unrefined
• Naive
• Uneducated
• Unworldly