Meaning & Definition of Sophisticated in English

1. Having or appealing to those having worldly knowledge and refinement and savoir-faire

• "Sophisticated young socialites"

• "A sophisticated audience"

• "A sophisticated lifestyle"

• "A sophisticated book"

2. Ahead in development

• Complex or intricate

• "Advanced technology"

• "A sophisticated electronic control system"

3. Intellectually appealing

• "A sophisticated drama"