ausgefeilt
Translation
sophisticated, refined, polished, elaborate
Examples
Er präsentierte einen ausgefeilten Plan.
He presented a sophisticated plan.
Ihre Technik ist sehr ausgefeilt.
Her technique is very refined.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is sophisticated His speech was very sophisticated.
a sophisticated ((noun)) He has a sophisticated plan.
Similar Words
Synonyms: refined, elaborate; Antonyms: crude, primitive
Etymology
From 'aus-' (out, thoroughly) and 'gefeilt' (filed), from 'feilen' (to file). Literally 'thoroughly filed' until smooth and perfect.
Memory Tips
Imagine a craftsman using a file ('Feile') to perfect every detail of a work, making it 'ausgefeilt'.