Cool MateMeaning of Sophisticated
clever and complicated in the way that it works or is presented
In simple words: Very advanced or complex.
Sophisticated in a sentence
- highly sophisticated computer systems
- Medical techniques are becoming more sophisticated all the time.
- the sophisticated pleasures of city life
- Mark is a smart and sophisticated young man.
- Ben did his best to look sophisticated.
- He has a very smooth, sophisticated manner.
- Students have more sophisticated tastes nowadays.
- a sophisticated audience
How to use Sophisticated
Use 'sophisticated' to describe people, ideas, or systems that are highly developed. It's often used in formal contexts, like academics or business. Avoid using it in casual conversations.
Grammar pattern
standalone adjective
Memory hint
Think 'so fishy, dated' — imagine a classy seafood dinner that's very well-prepared.
Related words
Opposites of Sophisticated
- simple
- naive
- unsophisticated
Common mistakes with Sophisticated
- Confused with 'suffisticated' - which is not a real word.
- Using 'sophisticated' when 'simple' is more appropriate.
- Mispronouncing it as 'sophistocated'.
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Sophisticated in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
متطور, راقي
متقدم جدًا أو معقد.
- Bengaliবাংলা
পরিশীলিত, উন্নত
খুব উন্নত বা জটিল।
- GermanDeutsch
ausgefeilt, raffiniert, weltgewandt
Sehr fortgeschritten oder komplex.
- SpanishEspañol
Sofisticado
Muy avanzado o complejo.
- Persianفارسی
پیشرفته، پیچیده، بافرهنگ، شیک
خیلی پیشرفته یا پیچیده.
- FrenchFrançais
Sophistiqué
Très avancé ou complexe.
- Hindiहिन्दी
परिष्कृत, जटिल
बहुत उन्नत या जटिल।
- ItalianItaliano
Sofisticato
Molto avanzato o complesso.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Sofisticado
Muito avançado ou complexo.
- RussianРусский
Sophisticated
Очень продвинутый или сложный.
- Urduاردو
باشعور، پیچیدہ
بہت زیادہ ترقی یافتہ یا پیچیدہ۔
- Chinese中文
老练的，复杂的，精致的
非常先进或复杂。
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Frequently asked questions about Sophisticated
What does Sophisticated mean?
Very advanced or complex.
What is the definition of Sophisticated?
clever and complicated in the way that it works or is presented
How do you use Sophisticated in a sentence?
highly sophisticated computer systems
Can you give another example of Sophisticated?
Medical techniques are becoming more sophisticated all the time.
What are synonyms for Sophisticated?
Common alternatives include elegant, cultivated, refined, advanced, polished.
What is the opposite of Sophisticated?
Opposite meanings include simple, naive, unsophisticated.
What words go with Sophisticated?
It commonly pairs with be, feel, look, extremely, fairly, very, be, feel, look, extremely, fairly, very.
What are common mistakes when using Sophisticated?
Confused with 'suffisticated' - which is not a real word. Using 'sophisticated' when 'simple' is more appropriate. Mispronouncing it as 'sophistocated'.
How do you pronounce Sophisticated?
US: /["/səˈfɪstɪkeɪtɪd/"]/, UK: /["/səˈfɪstɪkeɪtɪd/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
Is Sophisticated formal or informal?
"Sophisticated" is formal, so it fits professional, business, or academic conversations.
When should I use Sophisticated?
Use 'sophisticated' to describe people, ideas, or systems that are highly developed. It's often used in formal contexts, like academics or business. Avoid using it in casual conversations.
What CEFR level is Sophisticated?
"Sophisticated" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.