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sophisticated

Pronunciation: [səˈfɪstɪˌkeɪtɪd]

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Learn how to use sophisticated in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “intellect or design”

(adjective) when something is very advanced, complex, or clever. This can describe a smart person who understands a lot or a machine that works in a complicated way.

Example

She used a sophisticated method to solve the problem that impressed everyone.

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His explanation was not sophisticated; it was very simple and basic.

Example

Do you think this new software is sophisticated enough for our needs?

Context: “fashion or lifestyle”

(adjective) when someone has a good taste and knows a lot about culture, fashion, and style. A sophisticated person usually makes smart choices about how they dress or what they like.

Example

Her outfit was very sophisticated, showing her great sense of style.

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That casual dress looks nice, but it's not as sophisticated as what she usually wears.

Example

What do you think makes a style sophisticated?

How to pronounce sophisticated

Pronunciation: [səˈfɪstɪˌkeɪtɪd]

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