Sophisticate: meaning, definitions and examples
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sophisticate
[ səˈfɪstɪkeɪt ]
a person who has a lot of worldly experience and refinement
A sophisticate is someone who is knowledgeable about the ways of the world, cultured, and refined. They often have a sophisticated taste in art, music, fashion, and literature.
Synonyms
cultured, refined, worldly-wise
Examples of usage
- She is a sophisticate who enjoys attending art exhibitions and opera performances.
- The party was full of sophisticates discussing politics and current events.
to make something more complex or refined
To sophisticate something is to make it more intricate, refined, or sophisticated. It can also mean to deceive someone by using clever but false arguments.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She used various spices to sophisticate the flavor of the dish.
- He tried to sophisticate his explanation to make it sound more convincing.
Translations
Translations of the word "sophisticate" in other languages:
🇵🇹 sofisticado
🇮🇳 जटिल
🇩🇪 sophisticated
🇮🇩 canggih
🇺🇦 витончений
🇵🇱 wyrafinowany
🇯🇵 洗練された
🇫🇷 sophistiqué
🇪🇸 sofisticado
🇹🇷 sofistike
🇰🇷 세련된
🇸🇦 معقد
🇨🇿 sofistikovaný
🇸🇰 sofistikovaný
🇨🇳 复杂的
🇸🇮 sofisticiran
🇮🇸 flókinn
🇰🇿 күрделі
🇬🇪 დახვეწილი
🇦🇿 mürəkkəb
🇲🇽 sofisticado
Word origin
The word 'sophisticate' originated from the Latin word 'sophisticatus', which means 'to adulterate' or 'to deceive'. Over time, the meaning evolved to refer to someone who is knowledgeable and refined. The term gained popularity in the 20th century to describe individuals with a high level of sophistication and culture.