Basic Details
Word: Sophisticated
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Having a lot of knowledge or experience; complex or refined.
Synonyms: Cultured, refined, advanced
Antonyms: Unsophisticated, simple, naive
Idioms and Phrases
- Put on airs: To act in a way that shows someone is more sophisticated or important than they really are. Example: "He tends to put on airs whenever he is with his wealthy friends."
- Sophisticated tastes: Refers to someone who enjoys refined and more complex things. Example: "She has sophisticated tastes in music, preferring classical over pop."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The sophisticated design of the building impressed all the visitors.
Example 2: She dresses in a sophisticated manner, often wearing elegant and fashionable outfits.
Example 3: His sophisticated knowledge of science helps him understand complex subjects easily.
Fun Fact
The word "sophisticated" comes from the Ancient Greek word "sophists," which means "wise" or "skilled." It originally described people who were trained in philosophy and rhetoric.
Famous Quote
"Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication." Leonardo da Vinci
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "sophisticated" mean?
a) Very simple
b) Having a lot of knowledge
c) Inexperienced
d) Outdated
Answer: b) Having a lot of knowledge
2. Which of these is a synonym of "sophisticated"?
a) Naive
b) Advanced
c) Clumsy
d) Unsophisticated
Answer: b) Advanced
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "sophisticated"?
a) Refined
b) Cultured
c) Simple
d) Elegant
Answer: c) Simple
4. Which sentence uses "sophisticated" correctly?
a) His sophisticated style of painting is admired by many.
b) The cookie tasted very sophisticated.
c) The dog was sophisticated during the chase.
d) She jumped in the pool in a sophisticated way.
Answer: a) His sophisticated style of painting is admired by many.
5. What does the phrase "put on airs" mean?
a) To act in a pretentious way
b) To clean the air
c) To dance elegantly
d) To cook sophisticated meals
Answer: a) To act in a pretentious way
