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sophisticated

/səˈfɪstɪˌkeɪtɪd/

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verb

To make less natural or innocent.

Examples :

"The marketing campaign sophisticated the image of the product, making it seem more exclusive than it really was. "

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To practice sophistry; change the meaning of, or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive.

Examples :

"The politician sophisticated the debate about taxes, changing the focus to personal responsibility rather than the actual proposed tax increases. "

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To alter and make impure, as with the intention to deceive.

Examples :

"The politician sophisticated the facts in his speech to mislead the voters. "

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verb

To make more complex or refined.

Examples :

"The chef sophisticated the recipe by adding more herbs and spices. "

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adjective

Having obtained worldly experience, and lacking naiveté; cosmopolitan.

Examples :

"My grandmother, a sophisticated woman who had traveled extensively, offered insightful advice to my younger sister. "

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adjective

Elegant, refined.

Examples :

"The young chef's presentation of the meal was sophisticated, showcasing a refined understanding of flavors. "

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adjective

Complicated, especially of complex technology.

Examples :

"The new video game console has a sophisticated system for controlling the characters. "

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adjective

Appealing to the tastes of an intellectual; cerebral.

Examples :

"The professor's lecture on Renaissance art was very sophisticated, appealing to our intellectual curiosity. "

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adjective

Dishonest or misleading.

Examples :

"The salesman's presentation was sophisticated; he made promises he knew he couldn't keep to get the sale. "

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adjective

Impure; adulterated.

Examples :

"The lemonade was sophisticated, not purely made with lemons and sugar. "

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