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- Dictionarysophisticated/səˈfɪstɪkeɪtɪd/
adjective
- 1. having, revealing, or involving a great deal of worldly experience and knowledge of fashion and culture: "a chic, sophisticated woman" Similar Opposite
- 2. (of a machine, system, or technique) developed to a high degree of complexity: "highly sophisticated computer systems" Similar Opposite
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having an understanding of the world and its ways, so that you are not easily fooled, and having an understanding of people and ideas without making them seem simple: Sophisticated readers understood the book’s hidden meaning. If a way of thinking, a system, or a machine is sophisticated, it is complicated or made with great skill:
1. : deprived of native or original simplicity: such as. a. : highly complicated or developed : complex. sophisticated electronic devices. b. : having a refined knowledge of the ways of the world cultivated especially through wide experience. a sophisticated lady. 2. : devoid of grossness: such as. a. : finely experienced and aware.
Sophisticated definition: (of a person, ideas, tastes, manners, etc.) altered by education, experience, etc., so as to be worldly-wise; not naive. See examples of SOPHISTICATED used in a sentence.
A sophisticated person is comfortable in social situations and knows about culture, fashion, and other matters that are considered socially important. He was a charming, sophisticated companion. American English : sophisticated / səˈfɪstɪkeɪtɪd /
intelligent or made in a complicated way and therefore able to do complicated tasks: I think a more sophisticated approach is needed to solve this problem. These are among the most sophisticated weapons in the world. Fewer examples. He's very suave and sophisticated. She certainly appeared very sophisticated to me.
If something is sophisticated, it's complicated and intricate. The inner workings of a computer are sophisticated. Sophisticated can also refer to having good taste. Either way, sophisticated things are impressive. Sophisticated systems and objects are complex and tough to understand.
Definition of sophisticated adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Sophisticated definition: Having or showing much worldly knowledge or cultural refinement.
adj. 1. Having or showing much worldly knowledge or cultural refinement: a sophisticated businesswoman who is unlikely to be outmaneuvered; a sophisticated appraisal of the movie. 2. Very complex or complicated: the latest and most sophisticated technology. 3. Suitable for or appealing to the tastes of sophisticates: a sophisticated drama.
sophisticated. adjective. /səˈfɪstəˌkeɪt̮əd/. having a lot of experience of the world and knowing about fashion, culture, and other things that people think are socially important the sophisticated pleasures of city life Mark is a smart and sophisticated young man. compare naive.
