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Sophisticated: meaning, definitions and examples

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sophisticated

 

[ səˈfɪstɪˌkeɪtɪd ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

style

Having, revealing, or involving a great deal of worldly experience and knowledge of fashion and culture.

Synonyms

elegant, refined, stylish

Examples of usage

  • She was always dressed in sophisticated clothes.
  • The hotel had a sophisticated atmosphere.
Context #2 | Adjective

technology

Highly developed and complex.

Synonyms

advanced, complex, cutting-edge

Examples of usage

  • The new smartphone features sophisticated technology.
  • The software uses sophisticated algorithms.
Context #3 | Verb

manipulation

To alter or make complex (as a process) by introducing variations or refinements.

Synonyms

enhance, improve, refine

Examples of usage

  • They sophisticated the design to improve performance.
  • The recipe was sophisticated over time.

Translations

Translations of the word "sophisticated" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sofisticado

🇮🇳 परिष्कृत

🇩🇪 raffiniert

🇮🇩 canggih

🇺🇦 витончений

🇵🇱 wyrafinowany

🇯🇵 洗練された

🇫🇷 sophistiqué

🇪🇸 sofisticado

🇹🇷 sofistike

🇰🇷 세련된

🇸🇦 متطور

🇨🇿 sofistikovaný

🇸🇰 sofistikovaný

🇨🇳 复杂的

🇸🇮 sofisticiran

🇮🇸 íburðarmikill

🇰🇿 жетілдірілген

🇬🇪 გაწაფული

🇦🇿 zərif

🇲🇽 sofisticado

Etymology

The word 'sophisticated' originated from the Latin word 'sophisticatus', which means adulterated or corrupt. Over time, the meaning evolved to refer to someone who is knowledgeable, refined, or complex. In English, the word gained popularity in the 17th century and has since been used to describe elegance, complexity, and refinement.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,037 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.