Sophistication (noun)

1. The state or quality of being sophisticated.
2. The process of becoming sophisticated.
3. Refined knowledge and culture.
4. The ability to understand and appreciate complex and subtle aspects of culture.

Origin:

Late middle english: from old french, or from latin sophisticatio(n-), from sophisticare "make subtle, corrupt".

Examples:

1. The city is known for its sophistication and culture.
2. The wine has a certain sophistication that comes with age.
3. He exuded a certain sophistication that was hard to miss.
4. The sophistication of the technology was impressive.
5. The sophistication of her taste in art was apparent.