SOPHISTICATED Synonyms: 283 Similar and Opposite Words

Q: How does the adjective 'sophisticated' differ from other similar words?

The words blasé and worldly-wise are common synonyms of sophisticated . While all three words mean "experienced in the ways of the world," sophisticated often implies refinement, urbanity, cleverness, and cultivation. // guests at her salon were usually rich and sophisticated

Q: When might 'blasé' be a better fit than 'sophisticated'?

The meanings of blasé and sophisticated largely overlap; however, blasé implies a lack of responsiveness to common joys as a result of a real or affected surfeit of experience and cultivation. // blasé travelers who claimed to have been everywhere

Q: In what contexts can 'worldly-wise' take the place of 'sophisticated'?

Although the words worldly-wise and sophisticated have much in common, worldly-wise suggests a close and practical knowledge of the affairs and manners of society and an inclination toward materialism. // a worldly-wise woman with a philosophy of personal independence

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adjective

sə-ˈfi-stə-ˌkā-təd

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as in cosmopolitan

having a wide and refined knowledge of the world especially from personal experience a surprisingly sophisticated and widely traveled child

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as in intricate

having many parts or aspects that are usually interrelated a very sophisticated machine that is a marvel of modern design

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as in graceful

having or showing very polished and worldly manners a sophisticated gentleman, he is a welcomed guest at dinner parties all over town

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as in detailed

made or done with great care or with much detail a sophisticated plan for totally redesigning the city's complicated traffic patterns

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past tense of sophisticate

as in complicated

to make complex or difficult there's no need to sophisticate something that is beautiful in its simplicity

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as in diluted

to alter (something) for the worse with the addition of foreign or lower-grade substances vanilla extract that has been sophisticated with corn syrup

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How does the adjective sophisticated differ from other similar words?

The words blasé and worldly-wise are common synonyms of sophisticated. While all three words mean "experienced in the ways of the world," sophisticated often implies refinement, urbanity, cleverness, and cultivation.

guests at her salon were usually rich and sophisticated

When might blasé be a better fit than sophisticated?

The meanings of blasé and sophisticated largely overlap; however, blasé implies a lack of responsiveness to common joys as a result of a real or affected surfeit of experience and cultivation.

blasé travelers who claimed to have been everywhere

In what contexts can worldly-wise take the place of sophisticated?

Although the words worldly-wise and sophisticated have much in common, worldly-wise suggests a close and practical knowledge of the affairs and manners of society and an inclination toward materialism.

a worldly-wise woman with a philosophy of personal independence

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Bartłomiej Kaczyński, the excavation leader, said the helmet is the first of its kind to be unearthed in Poland and an example of sophisticated Celtic metallurgy. —

George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 10 Sep. 2024 This movie, from director Cameron Crowe (and produced by James L. Brooks), is far too sophisticated for such a middling finale. —

Vogue, 10 Sep. 2024 But the United States has been working with Egypt for months, in consultation with Israeli officials, on devising sophisticated technological solutions. —

Trudy Rubin, The Mercury News, 10 Sep. 2024 Inside the Actor’s Real Estate Portfolio By Michelle Duncan A blend of deep and sophisticated gem-tone textiles makes for a very inviting family room. —

Ariel Foxman, Architectural Digest, 9 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sophisticated

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