cultivated
Cultivated (adj) means Well-educated and refined in manner or taste. Example: “He had a cultivated way of speaking about art.”
How to use cultivated
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither "refined and cultured" (for a person) or "deliberately grown" (for a plant/land).
Word forms
more cultivated comparative, most cultivated superlative
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What does “cultivated” mean?
The word “cultivated” means well-educated and refined in manner or taste. In plain terms, either "refined and cultured" (for a person) or "deliberately grown" (for a plant/land).
How do you pronounce “cultivated”?
“Cultivated” is pronounced KUHL-tih-vay-tihd (/ˈkʌltɪveɪtɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “cultivated” in a sentence?
Here is “cultivated” used in a sentence: “He had a cultivated way of speaking about art.”
What part of speech is “cultivated”?
“Cultivated” is an adjective.
Is “cultivated” a common word?
“Cultivated” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “cultivated” have?
“Cultivated” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: well-educated and refined in manner or taste.
What is the difference between the two meanings of cultivated?
When describing a person, cultivated means well-educated and refined in manner or taste, as in "a cultivated speaker." When describing a plant, cultivated means grown intentionally by farming rather than occurring wild, as in "cultivated mushrooms."
Can cultivated be used to describe someone's manners?
Yes, cultivated commonly describes a person's refined manners, tastes, or education, often implying they have deliberately developed sophistication over time. It is similar to calling someone polished or well-bred.
What is the difference between cultivated and wild when describing plants?
Cultivated plants are grown intentionally by farming or gardening, with human care shaping their growth, whereas wild plants grow naturally without deliberate cultivation. This distinction is common in botany, agriculture, and cooking contexts.