Looking for intelligent and sophisticated English words...Any input?

I also share the same opinion. We have been taught so many sophisticated words with their meanings which we seldom use in our daily vocabulary. I wonder why do they teach us when we are not supposed to use them (it may cause the reader the pain to open a dictionary to know the meaning). But, nonetheless, I like using such words too. Some sophisticated words may include dexterous, acerbic, adept, adage, etc

Keeping it short and simple is still the best way of communication. Not only that it saves your reader time, it helps you get your message across the easiest way the way you want them. However, to add sophistication in your manner of speaking and writing, yes you may want to add or inject some "sophisticated words" but be careful when you do. Synonyms do not have the same usage. If you're not careful, your listener or reader it could be a disaster. Your goal is to get your message across not to impress. Sometimes, I find it a lack of taste when people misuse words; especially the obvious ones. But for the purpose of giving you some examples of intricate words with little sophistication, you might want to consider "prolific" other than "productive", "missive" other than "letter", "precis" other than "gist" or "summary". But whenever you do, just make sure it's not defeating your purpose. There are things that you need to consider. First would be your audience (your reader or listener) and your purpose (to amuse, to entertain, to inform), etc. If you decide to write, you need to be original. Your choice of words would have a great impact on whatever you want to convey. It calls for a lot of creativity and style. =)

You can go to thesaurus.com and when you type in a word it will give you different words to replace it with that have the same meaning. Also, and don't laugh at me for this because it really works, but try reading some Shakespeare or even some poetry. Reading classical English literature will give you the eloquence you are looking for to show your boss just how intelligent you are. I highly recommend Shakespeare (yes, it is written in old English, but it will give you an amazing vocabulary), Robert Frost (very well-written poems), and if you're into sci-fi at all then Edgar Allen Poe is a must. Reading these authors will introduce you to a much more eloquent vocabulary. Hope this helps.

"Sophisticated"...that itself is one. I have been learning English since childhood too and although I have been exposed to complicated words like in Spelling lessons, I don't believe I can put all of them to good use although knowing and encountering them were a bit interesting. It's just that most writers that I admire didn't have to use deep words to capture their readers. As for you, it's good that you are using English constantly. It's an edge when you are fluent in it. But the more you try to use deep words, the more mistakes you tend to make. My advice is to keep it simple. The most important thing is that you get your work accomplished and the reader can understand it. Good luck!

My opinion on this, and I am sure everyone has an opinion LOL, is be careful with using elegant words. I have a family member that thinks it sounds sophisticated to use big words. Honestly, it makes you sound like you are trying to hard and thus, you appear stupid. Use words you would use if you met someone on the street that you knew. Your business style can be professional without sounding arrogant or idiotic. People will like you for what you say not how you say it, unless you are handing out hallmark cards. Your English is good. Relax.

I would do with simple words no matter how attractive the report/conversation looks with use of sophisticated words. Look at the sentence I have written above. The same sentence can be written as the one below. I would prefer the usage of rudimentary phraseology despite the lure of the communication in which the usage of urbane lexicon is predominant. I definitely would prefer the first as I do not want to dive for my dictionary every time I have to communicate with you. I would assume you are a pompous person and my reaction to you would not be totally cordial.

Writing coveys a message/s. It's just not words alone that convey sophistication, but the way words are used to form phrases and sentences that are equally, if not of more import. I think simple writing is understood best by most. Complex words, rarely used words and expressions are not easily understood. A writer should strive to write in a simple and comprehensible way so that the idea, the thought behind the message is understood clearly and with as few connotations, inferences, as possible. The intention of the writing, its meaning should be understood by as many people as possible. 'Sophisticated wrting' that seems gibberish to readers can sometimes lead to a lot of complications, losses even. I think that the overall composition of the letter, the clarity of message, the progression of the writing from the beginning to culmination in the simplest words and phrases are more important and make for interesting reading ans convey sophistication of writing, rather than dull and meandering messages such as mine which are written at some points with an intention of going against the main message that I wish to convey. Can I add something more to go on and on? you betcha! but methinks me am bored of this vein and so I bid thee happy tidings....... It's time for me to snoozee... so zzzzzzzzzz...zzzz

I have to agree the quite a number of the people who have already commented before me. YOu ready should learn how to use simple words before you move on to use bombastic words. From what I have seen in your opening post, your grasp of Englsih can stil be improved on.

how about the webster dictionary.I love this since high school.It also tells how to pronounce the words

I don't really know if this helps, but here I go: maladroit. That means unskillful or something to that effect. When I say this in front of most people, they begin saying "What?" Then that makes them look dumber or you look smarter.

I applaud your interest in the English language, too few people seem bothered today about even using basic words properly, so I hope you will continue in your quest for more sophisticated linguistics. My colleague at work gets extremely excited about words, I think her current favourites are encroaching and saliency! I read extensively and so often come across new and interesting words and love to find out what they mean. I also find when I learn a new word it often pops up several times in the days following the discovery. I will conclude by offering you most generous felicitations and sincerely wish you great success in your endeavors :)