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sophisticated

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /səˈfɪstɪˌkeɪtɪd/ · UK /səˈfɪstɪkeɪtɪd/

sophisticated means: Made or developed in a complex way that requires special knowledge to understand.

adjective

COMPLEXB2

Made or developed in a complex way that requires special knowledge to understand.

  • This machine uses sophisticated software.
  • They developed a sophisticated method for detecting errors.
  • The equipment is too sophisticated for beginners.

Similar words: advanced, complex

Opposites: simple, basic

Common phrases: sophisticated system, sophisticated technology, sophisticated analysis, sophisticated equipment

REFINED TASTEB2

Showing an understanding of good style, art, and culture.

  • She has a sophisticated sense of style.
  • The restaurant offers sophisticated food in a relaxed setting.
  • His latest film appeals to a sophisticated audience.

Similar words: refined, cultured, elegant

Opposites: unsophisticated

Common phrases: sophisticated taste, sophisticated style, sophisticated audience

WORLDLY EXPERIENCEC1

Having enough experience of life to understand people and avoid being easily fooled.

  • He seemed sophisticated for his age.
  • Living abroad made her more sophisticated.
  • Even sophisticated travelers can be fooled by a convincing story.

Similar words: worldly, worldly-wise, experienced

Opposites: naive, unsophisticated

Common phrases: sophisticated traveler, sophisticated young person, socially sophisticated

Questions about sophisticated

What does sophisticated mean?

Made or developed in a complex way that requires special knowledge to understand.

What is sophisticated in other languages?

Türkçe: gelişmiş · Español: sofisticado · Français: sophistiqué · Deutsch: ausgeklügelt · Italiano: sofisticato · 日本語: 高度な

How do you pronounce sophisticated?

In American English /səˈfɪstɪˌkeɪtɪd/; in British English /səˈfɪstɪkeɪtɪd/.

How do you use sophisticated in a sentence?

This machine uses sophisticated software. They developed a sophisticated method for detecting errors.

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