C2
sophisticate vs sophisticated
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| sophisticatenoun/səˈfɪs.tɪ.kət/ | Meaning a person who knows a lot about fashion, culture and the world, and has refined tastes | Goes with urban sophisticates | Example The new rooftop bar is aimed at young urban sophisticates with money to spend. |
| sophisticatedadjective/səˈfɪs.tɪ.keɪ.tɪd/ | Meaning complex and well developed, or having good taste and wide experience of the world | Goes with sophisticated technology | Example Children today have a more sophisticated understanding of technology than their parents. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The club is popular with young from the business district.