单词	sophistication
释义	sophistication noun so·​phis·​ti·​ca·​tion sə-ˌfi-stə-ˈkā-shən  1 a : the use of sophistry : sophistic reasoning b : sophism, quibble 2 : the process or result of becoming cultured, knowledgeable, or disillusioned especially : cultivation, urbanity 3 : the process or result of becoming more complex, developed, or subtle Synonyms complexity complexness complicacy complicatedness complication elaborateness intricacy intricateness involution knottiness See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences the engine's sophistication requires that all repairs be done by an experienced mechanic Recent Examples on the Web Twombly brought great sophistication to the late-20th century legacy of abstract painting. Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2022 Opt for an impactful paint color in a high gloss (or lacquer) finish to add sophistication and stately appeal to a forming living or dining space. Alyssa Longobucco, House Beautiful, 12 Aug. 2022 Because some of the attacks required only limited technical sophistication, they may have been perpetrated in China by hacker activist groups, said Yihao Lim, an intelligence strategy lead at U.S.-based cybersecurity firm Mandiant Inc. Joyu Wang, WSJ, 8 Aug. 2022 But there’s a broader sense of adventure here, and an offhand compositional sophistication that can leave even the most familiar-sounding tracks feeling unpredictable. Andrew Barker, Variety, 24 June 2022 Hot sauce represented freedom, experimentation, sophistication. Kara Baskin, BostonGlobe.com, 21 June 2022 The statue also depicts Joe carrying a copy of the Wall Street Journal in his pocket to demonstrate his sophistication. Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 19 Aug. 2022 At the event, Witherspoon posed for photos with the film's cast, including lead Gugu Mbatha-Raw, who was pure sophistication in a lime green off-the-shoulder gown with an asymmetrical skirt, low back, and ruched bodice. Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 26 July 2022 The main and second floor rooms are each unique theme ranging from rustic and charming to touches of elegance, sophistication, and European flair. The Salt Lake Tribune, 19 July 2022 See More Word History First Known Use 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Medical Definition sophistication noun so·​phis·​ti·​ca·​tion sə-ˌfis-tə-ˈkā-shən  : the process or result of making impure or weak : adulteration sophistication of a drug sophistication noun as in complexity the state or quality of having many interrelated parts or aspects the engine's sophistication requires that all repairs be done by an experienced mechanic Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance complexity complexness elaborateness intricacy complicatedness involution heterogeneity complication diversity knottiness intricateness complicacy incomprehensibility multifariousness impenetrability inexplicability heterogeneousness Antonyms & Near Antonyms simplicity simplification simpleness uniformity plainness homogeneity
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