Synonyms for Sophisticate

Definition of sophisticate

noun
  1. a worldly-wise person
verb
  1. make less natural or innocent; "Their manners had sophisticated the young girls"
  2. practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive; "Don't twist my words"

5 synonyms found

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"Sophisticate" in song lyrics

See how sophisticate is used in real songs:

  • "petite sophisticate"
    AOL — AOL
  • "www.petite sophisticate"
    AOL — AOL
  • "italian word for sophisticate"
    AOL — AOL

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