IPA: /səˈfɪstɪˌkeɪtɪd/
KK: /səˈfɪstəˌkeɪtɪd/
Definition: Having a lot of knowledge or experience about the world, often in a way that is complex or refined.
Example: She wore a sophisticated dress that impressed everyone at the party.
IPA: /səˈfɪstəˌkeɪtɪdli/
KK: /səˈfɪstəˌkeɪtɪdli/
Definition: In a way that shows a high level of understanding, knowledge, or complexity.
Example: She dressed sophisticatedly for the formal event.
IPA: /səˌfɪstəˈkeɪʃən/
KK: /səˌfɪstəˈkeɪʃən/
Definition: The quality of being complex, refined, or having a high level of knowledge and understanding, often related to culture and education.
Example: Her sophistication in art and literature impressed everyone at the gallery.
IPA: /ˈsɒfɪstri/
KK: /ˈsɑfɪstri/
Definition: A type of reasoning or argument that seems correct but is actually misleading or false.
Example: The politician's speech was filled with sophistry, making it hard to discern the truth.
IPA: /səˈfɒmərɪk/
KK: /sɑːˈfɑːmərɪk/
Definition: Showing a lack of maturity and good judgment, often characterized by overconfidence and superficial knowledge.
Example: His sophomoric remarks during the discussion revealed his inexperience.
IPA: /səˈpɔːrɪfɪk/
KK: /səˈpɔrɪfɪk/
Definition: Causing or likely to make someone feel sleepy or drowsy.
Example: The soporific effect of the warm milk helped her fall asleep quickly.
Definition: A substance that helps someone to sleep or makes them feel very sleepy.
Example: The doctor prescribed a soporific to help me with my insomnia.
IPA: /sɔːrbd/
KK: /sɔrbd/
Definition: Describing a substance that has been taken in and held within another substance.
Example: The sorbed chemicals can affect the quality of the water.
IPA: /ˈsɔːrbənt/
KK: /ˈsɔːrbənt/
Definition: A material that can absorb or adsorb liquids or gases.
Example: The laboratory used a special sorbent to clean up the chemical spill.
IPA: /ˈsɔːrbɪŋ/
KK: /ˈsɔrbɪŋ/
Definition: The process of absorbing or adsorbing substances, often used in scientific contexts.
Example: The sorbing of water by the soil is essential for plant growth.
Definition: To absorb or take in a substance, often used in scientific contexts.
Example: The sponge is sorbing water from the surface.
IPA: /ˈsɔːrdɪd/
KK: /ˈsɔrdɪd/
Definition: Describing something that is dirty, unpleasant, or morally wrong. It often refers to situations or actions that are considered shameful or corrupt.
Example: The sordid details of the scandal shocked everyone in the community.
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