Definition of sophistication in English:
sophistication
noun səˌfɪstɪˈkeɪʃnsəˌfɪstəˈkeɪʃ(ə)n
mass nounThe quality of being sophisticated.
her air of sophistication and confidence
the technological sophistication of their products
Example sentencesExamples
- There's no question that this drum and bass act's debut oozes class and sophistication.
- We Tories have taste, sophistication and a profound understanding of the human condition.
- This northern Italian city can be summed up in two words: elegant sophistication.
- No matter where he was, his films exude sophistication, elegance and grace.
- Above all, though, the list reflects wines with elegance and sophistication and individuality.
Synonyms
worldliness, experience
suaveness, urbanity, urbaneness, culture, civilization, polish, smoothness, refinement, elegance, style, poise, finesse
French savoir faire
informal cool
humorous couth
Definition of sophistication in US English:
sophistication
nounsəˌfistəˈkāSH(ə)nsəˌfɪstəˈkeɪʃ(ə)n
The quality of being sophisticated.
her air of sophistication and confidence
the technological sophistication of their products
Example sentencesExamples
- There's no question that this drum and bass act's debut oozes class and sophistication.
- We Tories have taste, sophistication and a profound understanding of the human condition.
- This northern Italian city can be summed up in two words: elegant sophistication.
- No matter where he was, his films exude sophistication, elegance and grace.
- Above all, though, the list reflects wines with elegance and sophistication and individuality.