The term “sophisticated” in literature is employed in a versatile manner, often signaling a high degree of refinement or complexity in character, art, or even social structure. In some texts, it is used to denote a cultivated, worldly charm and intellectual subtlety, as when a man’s personality or a woman’s demeanor is praised for being remarkably urbane [1, 2]. In other writings, however, the term carries an ironic tone, critiquing artificiality or an overly affected manner, and suggesting that excessive refinement might border on pretension or detachment from natural simplicity [3, 4]. Additionally, “sophisticated” can extend beyond individual characterizations to describe intricate structures in technology or societal organization, highlighting progress and innovation [5, 6]. This range of meanings allows the word to comment on both admirable complexity and the potential perils of an over-elaborated existence [7, 8].