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sophisticated

intermediateB2

/səˈfɪstɪkeɪtɪd/ · so-phis-ti-ca-ted

Having a refined or complex knowledge, understanding, or taste.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

Having a refined or complex knowledge, understanding, or taste.

نزاکت یا پیچیدگی کی حامل؛ نفیس یا مہذب علم یا ذوق.

نفیس

nafees

Formal: مستحضر

Synonyms

refinedculturedadvancedمہذبنفیسعالم فاضل

Antonyms

simpleunsophisticatedprimitiveسادہبے علممعتدل

Common Collocations

  • sophisticated technology
  • sophisticated taste
  • sophisticated argument

Example Sentences

She has a sophisticated understanding of art and culture.

اسے فن اور ثقافت کی نفیس سمجھ بوجھ ہے۔

Usay fun aur saqafat ki nafees samajh boojh hai.

The sophisticated design of the product attracted many customers.

پروڈکٹ کا نفیس ڈیزائن کئی صارفین کو اپنی طرف متوجہ کرتا ہے۔

Product ka nafees design kai sarfain ko apni taraf mutwajjah karta hai.

His arguments were sophisticated and well-articulated.

اس کے دلائل نفیس اور بہترین انداز میں پیش کیے گئے تھے۔

Us ke dalail nafees aur behtareen andaaz mein pesh kiye gaye the.

Easily Confused With

sophisticate:Sophisticate means to make something more complex or refined, while sophisticated refers to the quality of being refined and complex.

Word Family

sophistication
nounنفاست
sophisticate
verbنفیس بنانا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Sophisticated people appreciate the finer details.

Imagine a beautifully designed room filled with elegant furniture.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

نہ ہو بیکار، نہ ہو مشکل، جیو اس قدر نفاست سے۔

Na ho bekaar, na ho mushkil, jeeo is qadr nafees se.

Live with such sophistication, neither in vain nor in difficulty.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

اپنی اصل کو نہ بھولو۔

Apni asal ko na bhoolo.

Do not forget your roots.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "sophisticatus" — to make wise or skilled

First known use: 17th century

The word 'sophisticated' evolved from the Greek 'sophistēs' (wise) into the Latin form, denoting an increased level of refinement and complexity.