sophistication
6 synonyms and 1 antonyms for sophistication, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Refined taste, worldly knowledge, or cultured elegance.
Synonyms
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How to use sophistication
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Etymology
From Old French sophisticacion, from Medieval Latin sophisticationem, related to sophisticate.
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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.