sophistication
/səˌfɪstɪˈkeɪʃn
/noun [mass noun]
The quality of being sophisticated: her air of sophistication and confidence the technological sophistication of their products...
- 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.
- We Tories have taste, sophistication and a profound understanding of the human condition.
Synonyms
worldliness, experience;
suaveness, urbanity, urbaneness, culture, civilization, polish, smoothness, refinement, elegance, style, poise, finesse;
French savoir faire
informal cool
humorous couth