cultured
5 synonyms and 1 antonym for cultured, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adjective — Well-educated and refined in manner, taste, or knowledge of the arts.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use cultured
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a cultured person
cultured pearls
cultured yogurt
Frequently asked questions
What does “cultured” mean?
The word “cultured” means well-educated and refined in manner, taste, or knowledge of the arts. In plain terms, either "refined and well-educated" (a cultured person) or "deliberately grown/produced" (a cultured pearl, cultured yogurt).
How do you pronounce “cultured”?
“Cultured” is pronounced KUHLT-shuhd (/ˈkʌlt͡ʃɚd/ in IPA).
How do you use “cultured” in a sentence?
Here is “cultured” used in a sentence: “She grew up in a cultured household full of books and classical music.”
What is another word for “cultured”?
Words with a similar meaning to “cultured” include cultivated.
What is the opposite of “cultured”?
The opposite of “cultured” — its antonyms — is uncultured.
What part of speech is “cultured”?
“Cultured” is an adjective.
Is “cultured” a common word?
“Cultured” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “cultured” have?
“Cultured” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: well-educated and refined in manner, taste, or knowledge of the arts.
