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   sophisticated

   /səˈfɪstɪkeɪtɪd/

   adjective

   • 1. having, revealing, or involving a great deal of worldly experience and knowledge of fashion and culture: "a chic, sophisticated woman" Similar worldlyworldly-wiseexperiencedenlightenedcosmopolitanknowledgeablesuaveurbaneculturedcultivatedcivilizedpolishedsmoothrefinedelegantstylishmedia-savvyinformal:coolOpposite naiveunsophisticated
   • ▪ appealing to or frequented by people who are sophisticated: "a sophisticated restaurant"
   • 2. (of a machine, system, or technique) developed to a high degree of complexity: "highly sophisticated computer systems" Similar advancedhighly developedinnovatorytrailblazingrevolutionarymodernultra-modernfuturisticavant-gardestate of the artthe latestnewthe newestup to the minutecomplexcomplicatedelaborateintricatesubtledelicategimmickyOpposite crudebackward
   • ▪ (of a person or their thoughts, reactions, and understanding) aware of and able to interpret complex issues; subtle: "discussion and reflection are necessary for a sophisticated response to a text"

   Derivatives

   • 1. sophisticatedly adverb

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSOPHISTICATED | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   SOPHISTICATED definition: 1. having a good understanding of the way people behave and/or a good knowledge of culture and…. Learn more.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › sophisticatedSophisticated Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of SOPHISTICATED is deprived of native or original simplicity. How to use sophisticated in a sentence. Did you know? Synonym Discussion of Sophisticated.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSOPHISTICATED definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Someone who is sophisticated is comfortable in social situations and knows about culture, fashion, and other matters that are considered socially important. Claude was a charming, sophisticated companion. Recently her tastes have become more sophisticated.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › sophisticatedSophisticated - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

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   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.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySOPHISTICATED definition | Cambridge English Dictionary

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   SOPHISTICATED meaning: 1. having a good understanding of the way people behave and/or a good knowledge of culture and…. Learn more.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishsophisticated adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   Definition of sophisticated adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

8. www.oed.com › dictionary › sophisticated_adjsophisticated adjective - Oxford English Dictionary

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   There are six meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective sophisticated. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

9. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › english-wordSOPHISTICATED - Meaning & Translations | Collins English...

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   A sophisticated person is comfortable in social situations and knows about culture, fashion, and other matters that are considered socially important.

10. www.yourdictionary.com › sophisticatedSophisticated Definition & Meaning - YourDictionary

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    Having or showing much worldly knowledge or cultural refinement. A sophisticated businesswoman who is unlikely to be outmaneuvered; a sophisticated appraisal of the movie. Very complex or complicated. The latest and most sophisticated technology. Designed for or appealing to sophisticated people.

11. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › sophisticatedsophisticated - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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    Jul 27, 2024 · Of a person: having obtained worldly experience, and lacking naiveté; cosmopolitan, worldly-wise. Of art or other things: appealing to the tastes of an intellectual or sophisticated (sense 1) person; cerebral; also, cultured, elegant, refined. Complicated, especially of complex technology.