Sophisticated

/ səˈfɪs.tɪ.keɪ.tɪd /

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Having, revealing, or involving a high degree of complexity, knowledge, or culture.

Her sophisticated taste in art was evident in her stunning collection.

High in social or cultural status; elegant.

He attended a sophisticated gala with some of the city's elite.

Developed to a high degree of refinement or complexity.

The software includes sophisticated algorithms that improve performance.

Worldly-wise; showing a refined understanding of the ways of the world.

After living in various countries, he became quite sophisticated in his worldview.

From the Latin 'sophisticatus', meaning 'to make wise, to tamper with'.

sophisticated palate

An ability to appreciate complex flavors in food or drink.

sophisticated technology

Advanced technical systems or devices that are highly developed.

sophisticated argument

A well-reasoned and nuanced line of reasoning.

sophist

A person who reasons with clever but fallacious arguments.

sophistry

The use of fallacious arguments, especially with the intention of misleading.

sophisticate

To make more complex or refined.

High-maintenance

She's really sophisticated; you can't take her to just any place.

Bougie

He's acting all sophisticated now that he has a new job.

Posh

That restaurant is too sophisticated for my taste.