◇synomym 

complex, advanced, complicated, subtle, delicate, elaborate, refined, intricate, simple, cultured, cultivated, worldly

1. having a lot of experience of the world and knowing about fashion, culture and other things that people think are socially important

세련된, 교양 있는

- The company is a master at creating grown-up clothes that make women look pretty and sophisticated and, of course, well-to-do.

- Lily Collins is elegant, sophisticated and sexy.

2. (of a machine, system, etc.) clever and complicated in the way that it works or is presented

(기계, 시스템 등이) 정교한, 복잡한

- sophisticated electronic devices

- It is sophisticated triggers for the detonation of the bombs. (폭탄의 폭발)

3. (of a person) able to understand difficult or complicated ideas

(사람이) 지적인, 수준 높은, 학식 있는

- A sophisticated gentleman, he is a welcomed guest at dinner parties all over town.

- A sophisticated audience criticized to the politician who speak illogical suggestion.

▲advanced

1. being beyond the elementary or introductory

- take a course in advanced macro economy

2. comparatively late in a course of development

- The illness had reached an advanced stage.(후기 단계)

3. at a higher level in training or knowledge or skill

- His oil paintings have evolved into more mature depictions and advanced techniques. l

4. ahead in development

- advanced technology(첨단 기술)

▲elaborate

1. worked out with great care and nicety of detail 정성 들인, 공들인, 애써서 만든, 고심한

- There was a part of the story where he was showing off his giant, elaborate sports car for safety.

- It is an elaborate book of correct conduct in all affairs of life.

▲well-to-do

prosperous, affluent, rich and wealthy,

having plenty of money and possessions

- He comes from a well-to-do family

- 20% of well-to-do people and 80% of economic underdogs

- In fact, education has only become more polarized, with students from well-to-do families making additional attempts. 교육은 더 양극화되고 있다. 유복한 가정의 학생은 더 많은 기회가 있는 것이다.