̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ adjective
Etymology: Medieval Latin sophisticat us + English -ed
1. : not in a natural, pure, or original state : adulterated
a sophisticated oil
: amended unwarrantedly
a sophisticated text
2. : deprived of native or original simplicity: as
a. : highly complicated : many sided : complex
sophisticated specifications
sophisticated search techniques would be needed to locate faint objects — Space Handbk.
b. : worldly-wise , knowing
a sophisticated adolescent
3. : devoid of grossness : subtle: as
a. : supremely cultured : finely experienced and aware
a sophisticated columnist
b. : intellectually appealing : devoid of the obvious traditional or popular appeal
a sophisticated novel
• so·phis·ti·cat·ed·ly ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷, ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ adverb