Sophisticated Definition & Meaning

sophisticated
adjective
  1. having or appealing to those having worldly knowledge and refinement and savoir-faire; "sophisticated young socialites"; "a sophisticated audience"; "a sophisticated lifestyle"; "a sophisticated book"
  2. ahead in development; complex or intricate; "advanced technology"; "a sophisticated electronic control system"
  3. intellectually appealing; "a sophisticated drama"

"Sophisticated" in song lyrics

See how sophisticated is used in real songs:

  • "Syndrome, stay stainless, sip Scotch, sophisticated"
    Achozen — Salute/Sacrifice
  • "Sick sacrifice syndrome, stay stainless, sip Scotch, sophisticated"
    Achozen — Salute/Sacrifice
  • "I like 'em jazzy classy, so sophisticated"
    Lil' Keke — Prostitute

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