sophistication
1 antonyms and opposites of sophistication, grouped by meaning.
Noun — Refined taste, worldly knowledge, or cultured elegance.
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How to use sophistication
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Old French sophisticacion, from Medieval Latin sophisticationem, related to sophisticate.
Full origin of sophistication →Frequently asked questions
What does “sophistication” mean?
The word “sophistication” means refined taste, worldly knowledge, or cultured elegance. In plain terms, refinement and cultured taste, or the level of complexity something has.
How do you pronounce “sophistication”?
“Sophistication” is pronounced suh-fihs-tih-KAY-shuhn (/səˌfɪs.tɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “sophistication” in a sentence?
Here is “sophistication” used in a sentence: “The restaurant's decor exuded sophistication.”
What is the opposite of “sophistication”?
The opposite of “sophistication” — its antonyms — is provincialism.
What part of speech is “sophistication”?
“Sophistication” is a noun.
Where does the word “sophistication” come from?
The word “sophistication” comes from Medieval Latin. From Old French sophisticacion, from Medieval Latin sophisticationem, related to sophisticate.
Is “sophistication” a common word?
“Sophistication” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “sophistication” have?
“Sophistication” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: refined taste, worldly knowledge, or cultured elegance.