SOPHISTICATE

[səˈfɪstɪkeɪt] ► audio Scrabble 19 Words With Friends 20

Scrabble letter values: S1O1P3H4I1S1T1I1C3A1T1E1 = 19

Definition

  1. noun a worldly-wise person. — synonyms: man_of_the_world
  2. verb make less natural or innocent.
  3. verb practice sophistry. — synonyms: twist, twist_around, pervert, convolute
  4. verb alter and make impure, as with the intention to deceive. — synonyms: doctor, doctor_up
  5. verb make more complex or refined.

Examples

  • “Their manners had sophisticated the young girls”
  • “change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive”
  • “Don't twist my words”

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