Sophisticated Vocabulary

adjective suitable or appropriate for a particular person or occasion

• The grandeur of the palace was befitting of a royal family.
• The fancy dress was befitting for the elegant party.
• His new car is totally befitting his style.
• The peaceful silence was befitting of the serene landscape.

adverb to a very great degree; extremely

• The quality of service at the five-star hotel was exceedingly high.
• I found the movie to be exceedingly boring.
• The party last night was exceedingly lit.
• Her love for him was exceedingly deep.

verb to improve or perfect by cultivation, education, or moral training

adjective improved or perfected by cultivation, education, or moral training

• The chef used refined techniques to create a gourmet dish.
• She has a refined taste in music, always choosing classical over pop.
• That car is so refined, it's like driving a luxury spaceship.
• His refined manners were like a shield against the chaos of the world.

verb to entertain or amuse someone with talk, stories, or jokes

• The host proceeded to regale the guests with stories of her travels.
• He loves to regale his friends with tales of his adventures.
• She can really regale a crowd with her jokes.
• The author's words regale the reader's imagination with vivid imagery.

adjective Shining or sparkling brightly; brilliantly and excitingly clever or skillful

• The scientist presented a scintillating lecture on quantum physics.
• The movie we watched last night had a scintillating plot.
• The party was lit, the music was scintillating all night long.
• Her eyes sparkled with a scintillating light as she shared her exciting news.

adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb by providing information on the manner, place, time, degree, etc. It typically answers questions like how, when, where, and to what extent

• The research findings were uncommonly insightful and provided valuable new information.
• She was uncommonly quiet at the party last night, which was unusual for her.
• That new restaurant is uncommonly good, you have to try it out!
• His ability to solve complex problems is uncommonly sharp, like a razor.

verb to make or become more elegant in appearance or style

• The interior designer suggested using lighter colors to elegantize the living room.
• She always knows how to elegantize any outfit with the right accessories.
• I need to elegantize my resume before sending it out to potential employers.
• Adding a touch of sophistication can elegantize even the simplest of meals.