sophistication

noun
UK: /səˌfɪstɪˈkeɪʃən/
US: /səˌfɪstɪˈkeɪʃən/

  1. The quality of being complex, refined, or cultured.

    1. Her dress showed sophistication.
    2. The restaurant's menu reflected a certain level of sophistication.

  2. The process of becoming more complex or elaborate.

    1. The plan shows sophistication.
    2. The sophistication of his argument was impressive to everyone at the meeting.

  3. Having great knowledge and experience of the world.

    1. She spoke with sophistication.
    2. His sophistication made him a valuable asset in international negotiations.

Synonyms

refinement cultivation urbanity experience

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "sophistication" in English means: The quality of being complex, refined, or cultured., The process of becoming more complex or elaborate., Having great knowledge and experience of the world..

The phonetic transcription of "sophistication" is /səˌfɪstɪˈkeɪʃən/ in British English and /səˌfɪstɪˈkeɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "sophistication": refinement, cultivation, urbanity, experience.

Example usage of "sophistication": "Her dress showed sophistication.". More examples on the page.