OVERSOPHISTICATED Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words

oversophisticated

adjective

Definition of oversophisticated

as in overcivilized

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Controversy came—from members of the cosmopolitan Black art scene, who had been protesting modern art museums like the Whitney for not exhibiting more work by Black artists.

— Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2026
Looking ahead to late 2026, the intriguing Patina Tianjin will be a decidedly unique cosmopolitan gateway to discovery.

— Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of cosmopolitan

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The wry, winking tone still legible in its pages was an early iteration of the urbane magazine voice that powered nineteenth-century publications such as Judge and Puck, as well as later ones like The New Yorker, New York, Spy, and Gawker.

— Eric Lach, New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2026
Furthermore, he is blessed with excellent diplomats who cover his iron fist with an urbane, English-speaking velvet glove.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 July 2026

Definition of urbane

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The organization will help traditionally Democratic groups like labor and civil society craft AI policy messages, Bores said.

— Ashley Gold, semafor.com, 16 Sep. 2026
Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights Michael O’Flaherty said on Tuesday he was concerned by the arrests, raids and online restrictions targeting LGBTQ+ civil society and human rights defenders.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of civil

Adjective

The systems are among the most sophisticated industrial machines ever built and are critical to modern leading-edge chip production.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2026
Regular, petite, and plus While many shackets read rugged and outdoorsy, this one feels sleek and sophisticated enough for the office or a nice dinner.

— Alison Syrett Cleary, InStyle, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of sophisticated

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