cosmopolitan

Intermediate

/ˌkɒz.məˈpɒl.ɪ.tən/

adjective
sophisticated, worldly

cosmopolitan in a sentence

  • “Lloyd's education and upbringing were cosmopolitan, so he felt right at home among the powerful and learned.”
  • “Greater cultural diversity has led to a more cosmopolitan attitude among the town's younger generations.”
  • “The cosmopolitan taste of the store's customers.”
  • “It's one of the country's more cosmopolitan cities.”

What does “cosmopolitan” mean?

cosmopolitan (adjective) means sophisticated, worldly. It is pronounced /ˌkɒz.məˈpɒl.ɪ.tən/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "cosmopolitan" mean?
cosmopolitan (adjective) means: sophisticated, worldly
How do you pronounce "cosmopolitan"?
"cosmopolitan" is pronounced /ˌkɒz.məˈpɒl.ɪ.tən/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "cosmopolitan" in a sentence?
Here is "cosmopolitan" used in a sentence: Lloyd's education and upbringing were cosmopolitan, so he felt right at home among the powerful and learned.

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