sophisticated

Meanings

• adjective

  Having reached a level of complexity and refinement that is not commonly found; cultured and worldly.

  - "The sophisticated palate of the wine connoisseur was able to distinguish between different vintages."
  - "The sophisticated technology in the laboratory allowed for precise experiments."

• adjective

  Having undergone further development or processing; complex.

  - "The sophisticated machinery in the factory produced high-quality goods."
  - "The sophisticated computer algorithm could solve complex mathematical problems."

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Antonyms

provincial

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Synonyms

refined , worldly

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with sophisticated
apothegm , chasm , clasm , enzyme , gism , hymn , miasm , nymph , phasm , psychic , schism , simon , siphon , spasm , thymian , thymus , trism , vesper , wism

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Variants

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sophisticated , sophisticatedly , sophisticate , sophisticates , sophisticating

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Forms

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sophisticates, sophisticating, sophistication

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'sophisticatus,' meaning 'educated, polished,' from 'sophos,' meaning 'wise.'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'sophisticated' was first used in English in the late 15th century.

2. In ancient Greece, sophists were professional teachers of philosophy and rhetoric.

3. The term 'sophisticated' is often used to describe wines with complex flavors and aromas.

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Related Concepts

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1. refinement: The process of making something more sophisticated or elegant.

2. complexity: The state of being intricate or difficult to understand.

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Quotes

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1. "These students want the amenities they grew up with at home—their own rooms, their own baths, along with some of the finer things in life. They're a more "sophisticated" consumer."

   - Camille Sweeney,{it}New York Times Real Estate Magazine{/it},Spring 2007

2. Puck's mix of casual and "sophisticated" elements has become the most prevalent style of L.A. dining today.

   - Harvey Steiman,{it}Wine Spectator{/it},31 Mar. 2009

3. Sonar devices can locate an enemy's "sophisticated", almost-silent diesel submarines by, ironically, making a deafening noise—sometimes above 230 decibels, as loud as a Saturn V rocket blasting off.

   - Dick Russell,{it}Mother Jones{/it},March & April 2006

4. "Sophisticated" investors took Moody's and S&P's word for it, and it turned out that the agencies didn't know what they were doing.

   - Andy Serwer et al.,{it}Time{/it},29 Sept. 2008

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Culture

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The term 'sophisticated' has been used in various contexts throughout history to describe individuals or things that possess a certain level of refinement, education, or complexity. In literature, the word has been used to describe characters who are worldly, sophisticated, and cultured. In art and music, sophisticated works often display intricate details and complex themes. In the modern world, the term is often used to describe things that are technologically advanced or complex.

How to Memorize "sophisticated"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person who is sophisticated - they are dressed elegantly, speak with a refined accent, and possess a deep understanding of the world around them.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'sophisticated' with words like 'refined,' 'educated,' and 'cultured.' Try to remember the definition of the word in relation to these words.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic device by associating the word 'sophisticated' with the acronym 'SOPHIST,' which stands for 'Sophisticated, Polished, Highbrow, Intellectual, Sophisticated, Tasteful.' Remembering this acronym can help you remember the meaning of the word.

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