sophisticated
/səˈfɪs.tɪ.keɪ.t̬ɪd/ IELTSAcademic
adjective
Complex and advanced in design or development; refined and cultured.
- This phone has a very **sophisticated** camera system.
- She has **sophisticated** taste in art.
Adinary Nuance
Compare with similar words: 'complex' focuses on intricate parts, while 'complicated' stresses difficulty. 'Sophisticated' adds a positive tone of elegance and advanced development, unlike 'fancy' which can imply superficial decoration, or 'refined' which focuses on delicacy.
In other languages
- Spanish
- refinado, complejo
- Japanese
- 洗練された、複雑な
- Korean
- 정교한, 복잡한
- Vietnamese
- phức tạp, tinh vi
- Chinese
- 复杂的, 精致的
Common phrases
sophisticated equipmentsophisticated designsophisticated taste
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