sophisticated meaning

sophisticated means 'having a lot of knowledge or experience'.

sophisticated :

advanced, cultured

adjective

▪ She wore a sophisticated dress.

▪ She wore a stylish dress.

▪ The software is very sophisticated.

▪ The software is very advanced.

paraphrasing

▪ complex – advanced

▪ refined – cultured

▪ polished – elegant

▪ intricate – detailed

sophisticated

Pronunciation

sophisticated [səˈfɪs.tɪˌkeɪ.tɪd]

The stress is on 'fis' and sounds like 'suh-fis-ti-kay-tid'.

Common phrases and grammar about sophisticated

sophisticated - Common meaning

adjective
advanced, cultured

Part of Speech Changes for "sophisticated"

▪ sophistication (noun) – the quality of being advanced or cultured

▪ sophisticate (noun) – a person with a lot of knowledge or experience

Common Expressions with "sophisticated"

▪ sophisticated technology – advanced technology

▪ sophisticated taste – cultured taste

▪ sophisticated design – elegant design

▪ sophisticated system – complex system

Important examples of sophisticated in TOEIC

Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test

In TOEIC vocabulary questions, sophisticated often describes advanced systems or technologies.

▪The company uses sophisticated technology.
▪The company uses advanced technology.

Example of a confusing word: complicated (complex)

▪The company uses complicated technology.
▪The company uses complex technology.
"Sophisticated" refers to technology or systems that are advanced and refined, often implying a high level of development or innovation. In the sentence "The company uses sophisticated technology," the term is used correctly to convey the idea of advanced technology. "Complicated," however, means something that is complex or difficult to understand, which does not necessarily imply advancement or refinement. Using "complicated" in this context can suggest that the technology is unnecessarily complex rather than advanced, making it a less suitable choice. Therefore, "sophisticated" is the correct term to use here.

Grammar examples from the TOEIC test

As an adjective, sophisticated is often used in TOEIC to describe things that are advanced or cultured.

▪The design is very sophisticated.
▪The design is very elegant.

sophisticated

Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC

sophisticated taste

'cultured taste', used when talking about someone's refined preferences.

▪She has a sophisticated taste in music.
▪She has a cultured taste in music.

sophisticated beyond one's years

means 'more advanced or mature than expected for one's age'.

▪He is sophisticated beyond his years.
▪He is more mature than his age suggests.

Differences between similar words and sophisticated

sophisticated

,

complex

differences

Sophisticated often implies elegance and culture, while complex focuses on intricacy and difficulty.

sophisticated
▪The system is sophisticated and user-friendly.
▪The system is advanced and easy to use.
complex
▪The problem is complex and hard to solve.
▪The problem is intricate and difficult to fix.
sophisticated

Words with the same origin as sophisticated

The origin of sophisticated

The word's etymology is not clear.

Word structure

The analysis of the word's composition is unclear.

Words with the same origin

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