1having, revealing, or involving a great deal of worldly experience and knowledge of fashion and culture:a chic, sophisticated woman a young man with sophisticated tastes appealing to or frequented by people who are sophisticated:a sophisticated restaurant
2(of a machine, system, or technique) developed to a high degree of complexity:highly sophisticated computer systems (of a person or their thoughts, reactions, and understanding) aware of and able to interpret complex issues; subtle:discussion and reflection are necessary for a sophisticated response to a text
