Sophisticated meaning

What does “sophisticated” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“sophisticated” is an adjective with 3 meanings. Its most common meaning is: having or appealing to those having worldly knowledge and refinement and savoir-faire.

sophisticated

adjective

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

    “sophisticated young socialites”

    “a sophisticated audience”

    Oppositesnaive
  2. ahead in development; complex or intricate

    “advanced technology”

    “a sophisticated electronic control system”

    Synonymsadvanced
  3. intellectually appealing

    “a sophisticated drama”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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