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Meaning of sophistication
The state of being refined and cultured
Etymology of sophistication
The word "sophistication" has its roots in the 15th-century Old French word "sophistiqué," which is derived from the Latin "sophisticare," meaning "to make or become sophisticated"
Historically, the term was used to describe the process of becoming more refined or cultured, often in a social or intellectual context
Synonyms
refinement
elegance
culture
polish
finesse
poise
graciousness
urbanity
courtesy
tact
diplomacy
subtlety
complexity
nuance
discernment
appreciation
breeding
manners
propriety
decency
delicacy
civility
sophistication
refinement
worldliness
cosmopolitanism
erudition
knowledge
intelligence
acumen
astuteness
shrewdness
cleverness
ingenuity
acuity
perception
awareness
enlightenment
cultivation
development
growth
maturity
advancement
progress
improvement
enhancement
embellishment
Definitions
- The quality of being sophisticated, especially in terms of having a high level of cultural or intellectual refinement
- * The process of becoming more cultured or refined
Usage Examples
- The city's sophistication and cosmopolitan atmosphere made it a hub for artists and intellectuals
- * Her sophistication and poise in the business world earned her a great deal of respect from her colleagues
- * The sophistication of the technology used in the new smartphone is unparalleled in the industry
Antonyms
crudeness
coarseness
vulgarity
rudeness
crudity
simplicity
naivety
innocence
ignorance
foolishness
foolishness
absurdity
ridiculousness
silliness
clownishness
buffoonery
boorishness
loutishness
rowdiness
roughness
brutishness
savagery
barbarity
primitiveness
backwardness