Synonyms for Sophisticated
Definition of sophisticated
adjective
- 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"
- ahead in development; complex or intricate; "advanced technology"; "a sophisticated electronic control system"
- intellectually appealing; "a sophisticated drama"
10 synonyms found
Writing tips for "sophisticated"
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"Sophisticated" in song lyrics
See how sophisticated is used in real songs:
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"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