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SOPHISTICATE

(noun, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Sophisticate.

How to pronounce sophisticate:

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Sophisticate - as a noun

A worldly-wise person

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
man of the world
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
adult6grownup13
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Sophisticate - as a verb

Make less natural or innocent

Example: "Their manners had sophisticated the young girls"

Practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive

Example: "Don't twist my words"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
convolute14pervert12twist8twist around

Alter and make impure, as with the intention to deceive

Example: "Sophisticate rose water with geraniol"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
doctor9doctor up

Make more complex or refined

Example: "A sophisticated design"

Sophisticate - as an adjective

Adulterated; not pure; not genuine.

Example Sentences

"She is a sophisticated with impeccable taste."
"The party was filled with sophisticates from the city."
"He mingled effortlessly with the sophisticates at the art gallery."
"The restaurant attracts a crowd of urban sophisticates."
"She enjoyed discussing literature with fellow sophisticates."
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Word Game Points

Is SOPHISTICATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, sophisticate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SOPHISTICATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 19.

Is SOPHISTICATE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, sophisticate is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SOPHISTICATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.

Is SOPHISTICATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, sophisticate is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SOPHISTICATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 21.

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